South Gate of the Kesterburg (Remains)
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Recommended by 145 out of 155 hikers
Location: Hesse, Germany
Best Hikes to South Gate of the Kesterburg (Remains)
- Easy
4.5
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Bakehouse on the Christenberg – St. Martin's Church Christenberg loop from Münchhausen01:05
4.04km
50m
Intermediate5.0
(6)
28
Bakehouse on the Christenberg – St. Martin's Church Christenberg loop from Münchhausen03:00
10.4km
230m
Expert5.0
(3)
19
Mellnauer Kreuz Shelter – Mellnau Castle Ruins loop from Simtshausen05:15
19.0km
290m
Tips
Excavations suggested that fortified residential complexes existed on the Christenberg as early as 420 BC. One found traces and indications that there was an entrance to one of the pre-Christian Celtic settlements on the Christenberg.
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These are the remains of the main gate of the early medieval fortress (700 to 800 AD).
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Location: Hesse, Germany
Best Hikes to South Gate of the Kesterburg (Remains)
- Easy
4.5
(2)
15
Bakehouse on the Christenberg – St. Martin's Church Christenberg loop from Münchhausen01:05
4.04km
50m
Intermediate5.0
(6)
28
Bakehouse on the Christenberg – St. Martin's Church Christenberg loop from Münchhausen03:00
10.4km
230m
Expert5.0
(3)
19
Mellnauer Kreuz Shelter – Mellnau Castle Ruins loop from Simtshausen05:15
19.0km
290m
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