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North Rhine-Westphalia

Arnsberg District

Hochsauerlandkreis

Schmallenberg

Rappelstein Castle Ruins (Burgruine Rappelstein)

North Rhine-Westphalia

Arnsberg District

Hochsauerlandkreis

Schmallenberg

Rappelstein Castle Ruins (Burgruine Rappelstein)

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Rappelstein Castle Ruins (Burgruine Rappelstein)

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Location: Schmallenberg, Hochsauerlandkreis, Arnsberg District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Silvia

December 8, 2017

Hiking

On the Rappelstein 'in Nordenau rises the ruin of the 13th century castle, a mighty structure 12 meters long. Later taken possession of the noblemen of the monastery county. The partly rebuilt tower offers an attractive view over the Schmallenberger Sauerland.

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Christian

April 11, 2023

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Very nice view from the Rappelstein castle ruins on Nordenau.

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Roman

June 29, 2022

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The old castle ruins / keep of nordenau. Also nice vantage point

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View of Nordenau – Am Braken Hut loop from Schäfers Schlade

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Am Braken Hut – View of Nordenau loop from Kulturlandschaftskomplex Nordenau

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Hiking loop from Schäfers Schlade

8.58km

02:25

180m

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

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Elevation 590 m

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Location: Schmallenberg, Hochsauerlandkreis, Arnsberg District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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View of Nordenau – Am Braken Hut loop from Schäfers Schlade

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