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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

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Hauneck Castle Ruins

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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Hersfeld-Rotenburg

Haunetal

Hauneck Castle Ruins

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Hauneck Castle Ruins

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Location: Haunetal, Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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1. Salzbrunnen on the Haune – Hauneck Castle Ruins loop from Burghaun(Hünfeld)

35.5km

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2. Lange Steine (Stoppelsberg) – Hauneck Castle Ruins loop from Steinbach

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280m

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3. Salzbrunnen on the Haune – Hauneck Castle Ruins loop from Burghaun(Hünfeld)

43.5km

03:31

800m

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Robert von der Haune

April 11, 2020

The effort of the climb, whether on foot or by bike, is rewarded by the magnificent view.
The ruins of the summit castle lie on the summit of the 524 m high Stoppelsberg in the Kuppenrhön, the remains of a volcanic vent that was formed in the Miocene. The keep of Hauneck Castle is founded on hexagonal basalt columns that were formed when the lava cooled; they emerge at the base of the keep.
History of Hauneck Castle:
Built by the Knights of Haun, around the 14th century/ancestral seat in Burghaun
1402 First documented mention/conquest and partial destruction by the Hessian Landgrave Hermann
1409 The Landgrave finally acquires the castle through a purchase agreement with Johann and Heinrich Haun.
1469 Second destruction by the Lords of Buchenau
1483 Reconstruction as the seat of a Hessian bailiff by the Landgrave of Hesse-Marburg
1660 Abandonment of the official seat and relocation to Holzheim
In the following period, progressive decay.
The castle ruins had to be closed on August 1, 1981 due to the danger of collapse.
On May 20, 1982, after extensive renovation, the now secured castle ruins with walk-in keep were reopened. Since then, the ruins have been accessible again and have a beautiful vantage point.

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Markus

June 14, 2020

The castle ruin Hauneck lies at 524 meters. From the tower you have a wonderful view. The climb becomes a little steeper at the end. But it can be done.

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Mirco Kümmel

May 3, 2018

Very beautiful castle ruins with great all-round view

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Location: Haunetal, Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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1. Salzbrunnen on the Haune – Hauneck Castle Ruins loop from Burghaun(Hünfeld)

2. Lange Steine (Stoppelsberg) – Hauneck Castle Ruins loop from Steinbach

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