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Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Bischofsheim an der Rhön

Osterburg castle ruins

Castles

Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Bischofsheim an der Rhön

Osterburg castle ruins

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Osterburg castle ruins

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Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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

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

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2. View of Arnsberg – Kreuzberg Monastery loop from Oberweißenbrunn

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3. View of Bischofsheim – View of Arnsberg loop from Oberwildflecken

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Melanie

April 9, 2018

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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Harald

November 2, 2017

The climb is rewarded with a magnificent view.

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Frank Rmr

April 8, 2023

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. For a long time it was assumed that the castle was no longer used after it was destroyed in the 13th century. Archaeological investigations have meanwhile revealed construction phases that can be dated to the 16th century. The subsequent decay caused the complex to fall into oblivion. It was not until 1897 that forest master Fuchs discovered the remains of the wall while laying out a wood removal path and had them uncovered.

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

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