The Osterburg stands a little in the shadow of the Kreuzberg. Well worth a visit, above you will be rewarded with a fantastic view. Take a snack, tables and benches are sufficiently available.

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November 2, 2017

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The climb is rewarded with a magnificent view.

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April 8, 2023

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In the Middle Ages, the former castle was the regional administrative center of the Bishopric of Würzburg and also a border fortress to the areas of the Bishopric of Fulda. …

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3. Gemündener Hut – Osterburg castle ruins loop from Oberwildflecken

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Elevation 750 m

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Tuesday 10 March

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Location: Bischofsheim an der Rhön, Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Osterburg castle ruins

1. View of Bischofsheim – View of Arnsberg loop from Bischofsheim in der Rhön

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