The legendary Hundsburg. This is said to have been the seat of the Knights of Rosphe from 1050 AD, who were appointed by the Archbishop of Mainz as administrators of the castle forest. In the course of the feuds between the bishop and the landgraves, however, the early medieval castle complex was completely destroyed, today only sparse remains of the foundation can be seen.

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Stefan Rüger

January 20, 2021

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For everyone who is irritated by the name Hundeburg, around 1050 AD. the castle was built under the more original name "Hun-Burg" i.e. Hohen-Burg. This is where today's "Hundeburg" comes from. 1249 AD it was destroyed by Sophia Landgravine von Marburg.

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Holger Werner

March 20, 2021

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Insanely interesting and mystical place

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1. View from Stirnhelle – Hundsburg Ruins loop from Oberrosphe

9.70km

02:44

210m

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

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2. Franzosenwiesen Wetlands – Hundsburg Ruins loop from Rosenthal

15.9km

04:23

270m

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

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3. Hundsburg Ruins – View of Mellnau Castle loop from Schönstadt

11.2km

03:09

230m

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

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Elevation 360 m

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Friday 23 January

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-6°C

34 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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1. View from Stirnhelle – Hundsburg Ruins loop from Oberrosphe

2. Franzosenwiesen Wetlands – Hundsburg Ruins loop from Rosenthal

3. Hundsburg Ruins – View of Mellnau Castle loop from Schönstadt

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