The Grünberg guard tower is part of a medieval fortress in Grünberg.
It was probably built in the 12th century after Mainz troops destroyed half the city including a medieval …

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The watchtower of Grünberg was probably built in the 12th century and served as an observation and communications tower during the Landwehr era. Once surrounded by a moat and rampart, it is still open daily today about one and a half kilometers from the former town center on a hill north of Grünberg.

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1. WagonBistro Track 1 Beer Garden – Grünberg–Göbelnrod Cycle Path loop from Daubringen

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2. View from Queckbörner Höhe – Laubach Castle Gate loop from Saasen

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3. View from Queckbörner Höhe – View of Vogelsberg loop from Großen-Buseck

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Elevation 360 m

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Location: Grünberg, Landkreis Gießen, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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Grünberg Watchtower

1. WagonBistro Track 1 Beer Garden – Grünberg–Göbelnrod Cycle Path loop from Daubringen

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3. View from Queckbörner Höhe – View of Vogelsberg loop from Großen-Buseck

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