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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Waldeck-Frankenberg

Willingen (Upland)

Schwalenburg ringwork and observation tower

Castles

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Waldeck-Frankenberg

Willingen (Upland)

Schwalenburg ringwork and observation tower

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Schwalenburg ringwork and observation tower

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Location: Willingen (Upland), Waldeck-Frankenberg, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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Best Hikes to Schwalenburg ringwork and observation tower

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1. Hegeberg Shelter with View – Schwalenburg Trekking Platform loop from Schwalefeld

4.42km

01:15

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of Schieferberg – View of Schwalefeld loop from Willingen

16.1km

04:42

420m

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

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3. View of Schieferberg – Willingen Spa Park loop from Willingen

12.2km

03:28

270m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Anette

June 1, 2021

You are standing here in an ancient, almost ruined hillfort dating from the late 8th to 10th centuries. It has a diameter of 300 meters and is surrounded by three circular ramparts. The "Friends of Schwalenburg" support group regularly strives to protect the ramparts from overgrowth and further decay. They also built the castle tower, from which you have a magnificent view, themselves; only the materials were paid for by the municipality of Willingen. A visit is well worth it if you are in the area. The information panels provide an informative and exciting glimpse into the past.

The Schwalenburg is one of the Sauerland's spiritual places and symbolizes the theme of "Eternally Transient."

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Verena

October 28, 2020

Fascinating old castle complex with a great view of the wide landscape. There is a log book in the tower that can be entered.

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Strampelpfade

June 23, 2021

Great resting place with a lookout tower over the Aartal and Schwalefeld. Amazingly well-preserved ramparts.

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Elevation 680 m

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Location: Willingen (Upland), Waldeck-Frankenberg, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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Schwalenburg ringwork and observation tower

1. Hegeberg Shelter with View – Schwalenburg Trekking Platform loop from Schwalefeld

2. View of Schieferberg – View of Schwalefeld loop from Willingen

3. View of Schieferberg – Willingen Spa Park loop from Willingen

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