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Gießen District

Burg Vetzberg

Castles

Gießen District

Burg Vetzberg

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Burg Vetzberg

Recommended by 237 hikers out of 250

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Location: Biebertal, Landkreis Gießen, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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1. View of Burg Gleiberg – Gleiberg Castle loop from Vetzberg

6.72km

01:57

180m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of Burg Gleiberg – Gleiberg Castle loop from Krofdorf-Gleiberg

7.83km

02:14

180m

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

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3. View of Burg Gleiberg – View of Vetzberg Castle Ruins loop from Vetzberg

9.88km

02:46

190m

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

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Stefan Rüger

December 19, 2020

The ruins of the summit castle stand on the extinct volcano of the same name, Vetzberg. The upper castle of the hilltop castle with the keep was probably built in the first half of the 12th century. It was first mentioned in a document in 1150. In 1226 it was announced as Vogtisberg. This designation, from which the current name is derived, means that the castle was a second castle of the Counts of Gleiberg and was occupied by their bailiffs. From the middle of the 13th century, the facility was expanded by building the lower castle.

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KHS

January 24, 2021

A beautiful and well-preserved castle complex with nice restaurants and an interesting climb.

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Volker🏃🏻

September 24, 2022

Vetzberg Castle offers a beautiful view, especially of Gleiberg Castle. As a repeat offender, I climbed the castle on a sunny, cold winter's day. The ascent and the wintry view are worth recommending!

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Location: Biebertal, Landkreis Gießen, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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