Ruins of an old hilltop castle from the 12th century on a volcanic cone. Nickname "The Lißberger Krautfass".
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It's worth going up there ... also because of the great view 👌

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Jürgen

May 29, 2017

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Castle complex, founded in the 12th/13th Century, which today is under the administration of the municipality of Ortenberg and is used for various events.

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Martina

February 13, 2021

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The former castle buildings have fallen into disrepair; only the massive keep with a diameter of 9 m and a height of 27 m is well preserved and can be climbed as a lookout tower by arrangement.

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1. Schwarberg Summit Cross – Kneipp facility at Vogelsberg Mountains loop from Ortenberg

13.8km

03:52

270m

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

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2. Protestant Church Lißberg – Lissberg Castle loop from Hirzenhain

11.4km

03:08

190m

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

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3. Lissberg Castle – Protestant Church Lißberg loop from Hirzenhain

10.8km

02:59

190m

200m

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

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Elevation 180 m

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Monday 16 March

8°C

1°C

36 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Lissberg Castle

1. Schwarberg Summit Cross – Kneipp facility at Vogelsberg Mountains loop from Ortenberg

2. Protestant Church Lißberg – Lissberg Castle loop from Hirzenhain

3. Lissberg Castle – Protestant Church Lißberg loop from Hirzenhain

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