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Sporkenburg Castle Ruins

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Sporkenburg Castle Ruins

Recommended by 494 hikers out of 501

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Location: Eitelborn, Westerwaldkreis, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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1. Augst Wäller Tour

14.1km

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

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2. Maria in der Augst Chapel – Fountain Near Köhlerquelle loop from Neuhäusel

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

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3. Sporkenburg Castle Ruins – Trail to Sporkenburg loop from Arzbach

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01:53

140m

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

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Valerie

October 16, 2020

So well hidden in the forest, the ruins are not easy to find. But when you do stand in front of them, you will be amazed. They are pretty well preserved, even though they are very old. The original version was probably built in the 13th century, but was destroyed and rebuilt several times in between. A mystical place!

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Sascha's Wanderblog

April 4, 2020

The ruin lies on the district of the village of Eitelborn in the Westerwald above Landesstraße 329 between Bad Ems and Arzbach. Located in the middle of the forest, the Sporkenburg is not easy to find. It is best to follow the signs down the Burgweg into the forest from Eitelborn's eastern exit (Erlenweg, near the cemetery). You cross the barrier and take the path to the right at the crossroads, which slopes slightly. Alternatively, you can climb from the L 329, from which you can see the castle above the valley. The ruin, which is not managed, is freely accessible at all times.

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familie_wanderglueck

April 15, 2020

Great castle ruins in the middle of the forest. The ruin is very large and invites you to linger.

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Elevation 310 m

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Location: Eitelborn, Westerwaldkreis, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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