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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Reichenbach ruins

Castles

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Hessisch Lichtenau

Reichenbach ruins

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Reichenbach ruins

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Ruine Reichenbach

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Location: Hessisch Lichtenau, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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1. Reichenbach ruins – View of Reichenbach loop from Weidelbach

19.2km

05:36

510m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Reichenbach ruins – Large rest area loop from Reichenbach

4.56km

01:19

110m

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

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3. Reichenbach ruins – Monastic Church of Reichenbach loop from Hopfelde

10.5km

03:09

330m

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

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June 9, 2020

You have a fantastic view from the Reichenbach castle ruins, built around the year 1000.

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Nordhesse

March 6, 2022

The castle ruins are freely accessible and were built around the year 1000.
After frequent destruction and subsequent reconstruction, the castle experienced its peak when Landgrave Hermann von Hessen planned his campaigns from the castle from 1376 to 1390. The decline of the castle began in 1471 due to the death of Landgrave Ludwig II. After the progressive decay of the castle, the small keep was renovated between 1899 and 1901 on the initiative of Gustav Siegel. In addition to the keep, which serves as a lookout tower, the remains of the shield wall and a small and large neck ditch can still be seen today.
Today it is a popular hiking destination, as it is located on the premium trail P10 of the Geo-Nature Park Frau-Holle-Land as well as on the GrimmSteig. One has a remarkable view from the castle ruins located on the 522 m high Schlossberg.
A visit to the castle in April/May during the wild garlic blossom is particularly attractive.

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Anette (Neuer-Gartentraum)

September 3, 2019

From the top a great view over the landscape

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: Hessisch Lichtenau, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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Reichenbach ruins

1. Reichenbach ruins – View of Reichenbach loop from Weidelbach

2. Reichenbach ruins – Large rest area loop from Reichenbach

3. Reichenbach ruins – Monastic Church of Reichenbach loop from Hopfelde

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