The entire area here had a remarkable skyline in the Middle Ages. The copper engravings by Merian give a rough impression of this. These often offer the only image documentation. Not only were these two castles interesting landmarks, there were several others within sight. A castle complex existed in Reinhausen (at least until 1100 A.D.). In the northeast there was also a considerable castle on the Kronenberg and probably also on the Rohrberg to the south. The Rusteberg also had a large castle complex.

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June 13, 2017

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On the twin tops of the same, two towering and widely visible shell limestone mountains between Garte and Wendebachtal, are the remains of two medieval Höhenburegn: the southern castle Altengleichen …

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February 9, 2020

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It just stands there. And if you want to explore it, you have to conquer the steep castle hill.
A memorial plaque to the fallen from the wars of 1870/71 & 1 & 2 World War was attached to the castle wall

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1. Ruins of Alte Gleichen Castle – Wittmarshof Chapel loop from Gelliehausen

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2. Picnic area at Hurkutstein – Jägersteine Rock Formations loop from Bremke

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3. Ruins of Alte Gleichen Castle – Neue Gleichen loop from Bremke

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1. Ruins of Alte Gleichen Castle – Wittmarshof Chapel loop from Gelliehausen

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