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Osterburg Ruins (Bischofsheim an der Rhön)

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Osterburg Ruins (Bischofsheim an der Rhön)

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    1. View of Arnsberg – Kreuzberg Monastery loop from Oberweißenbrunn

    14.2km

    04:18

    460m

    460m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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

    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Intermediate

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    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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      November 2, 2017

      The climb is rewarded with a magnificent view.

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        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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