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Staufenburg Castle Ruins

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Staufenburg Castle Ruins

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Staufenburg Castle Ruins

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Location: Lower Saxony, Germany

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1. Eichkampsborn Spring – Eichenweg-Hütte loop from Gittelde

4.58km

01:20

120m

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

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2. Eichkampsborn Spring – Staufenburg Castle Ruins loop from Gittelde

13.8km

03:50

250m

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

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3. Domäne Fürstenhagen – Staufenburg Castle Ruins loop from Münchehof

10.4km

02:53

190m

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

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Lemmi alias Schlumpf

August 2, 2021

The first constructions of the castle were probably built in the 11th century by the Counts of Katlenburg. Over the centuries it has been constantly expanded and rebuilt. The function of the Stauffenburg was to protect the Harz mining in nearby Gittelde as well as to secure the Thuringian military road, which ran below the Seesen castle from southeast along the Harz to Nordhausen.
In 1778 the facility began to fall into disrepair. The stones were used, among other things, to build the domain below the castle.
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Stefan (Torte I.)

January 19, 2017

Interesting castle ruins where parts of the foundations are still present. Starting point of hikes is the recreational area Gittelde with ample parking

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Günter und Carola

May 19, 2022

There are still some remains of the walls of the Stauffenburg here. There is an explanation of the castle, a rest pavilion, benches for breaks, with one bench on the castle wall offering a magnificent view.

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Location: Lower Saxony, Germany

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Staufenburg Castle Ruins

1. Eichkampsborn Spring – Eichenweg-Hütte loop from Gittelde

2. Eichkampsborn Spring – Staufenburg Castle Ruins loop from Gittelde

3. Domäne Fürstenhagen – Staufenburg Castle Ruins loop from Münchehof

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