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Freudenkoppe Castle Ruins

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Freudenkoppe Castle Ruins

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    February 11, 2017

    Hiking

    The Freudenkoppe or Burg Freudenkoppe is the ruin of a hilltop castle. The ruin is located one kilometer southeast of Neroth on a 610 meter high basalt cone, the Nerother head.
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    King John of Bohemia, known as the Blind, had the castle built as Count of Luxembourg around 1340. It was one of the large number of fortifications in the county …
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    February 12, 2018

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    Best to hike from the east on the Nerother head or go there by mountain bike. All other ways are very steep and tedious.
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    Best Hikes to Freudenkoppe Castle Ruins

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    1. Millstone Cave – Freudenkoppe Castle Ruins loop from Neroth

    18.9km

    05:38

    570m

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

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