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Karlsruhe District

Auerbach Castle

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Karlsruhe District

Auerbach Castle

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

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Location: Bensheim, Kreis Bergstraße, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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1. Auerbacher Schlossweg - Odenwald

7.55km

02:18

240m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. View of the Odenwald – Zur Not Gottes Chapel loop from Auerbach

5.76km

01:49

220m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Fürstenlager State Park – Fürstenlager State Park loop from Bensheim

16.4km

04:51

460m

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Sebastian Kowalke

December 21, 2017

Auerbach Castle was built above the town of Zwingenberg at the beginning of the 13th century to ensure customs revenue and security on the mountain road. It was built by the Counts of Katzenelnbogen, a powerful noble family from the Rhine-Main area.

At that time, the castle was considered impregnable and was expanded over the years. When the last Count von Katzenelnbogen died around 250 years after the castle was built in 1479, the castle came into the possession of the Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt. Initially, the magnificent building continued to be inhabited, but due to the development of black powder siege weapons, the castle lost its strategic importance and was abandoned.

Despite everything, the ruins are in impressive condition today and both towers that have been preserved are accessible again after restoration. A unique sight is the over 300 year old pine tree that sits atop the shield wall.

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Gisela☮️💚

February 10, 2022

Auerbach Castle is one of the most famous castle complexes on Bergstrasse. What is particularly fascinating is the unique view of the Rhine plain and the Odenwald.

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Diana Perez - A .

March 6, 2021

A very nice castle, it is closed at the moment, but the hiking trails are always great

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Location: Bensheim, Kreis Bergstraße, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Auerbach Castle

1. Auerbacher Schlossweg - Odenwald

2. View of the Odenwald – Zur Not Gottes Chapel loop from Auerbach

3. Fürstenlager State Park – Fürstenlager State Park loop from Bensheim

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