During the time of divided Germany, the beautiful castle ruin slowly rotted away - because it stood in the middle of the "protective strip" and thus a tourist use was excluded. Only after the turnaround were they discovered again and began to renovate them consuming. Today she is well and is a bit hidden but nice destination. On the third weekend of August there is always a castle festival, if you are after a wet and merry cycling break.

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Klausi

September 23, 2023

Mountain biking

It is a very old border that was secured in the Middle Ages by the "Stapelnburg", which had already fallen into disrepair at the beginning of the 16th century. The …

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Christoph 🦊

September 4, 2022

Hiking

The Stapelburg is one of the most beautiful places to hike for the special issue Castles and Palaces and a great photo opportunity. The place is very well maintained and you will find numerous opportunities to rest here.

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Location: Nordharz, Landkreis Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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