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Gießen District

Hohe Straße (Medieval Trade Route)

Gießen District

Hohe Straße (Medieval Trade Route)

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Hohe Straße (Medieval Trade Route)

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Location: Greifenstein, Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Lahntal, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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3. Ulmtalsperre – Ulmbach Reservoir loop from Oberhof

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Jörg 👉 Outdoorsuechtig

October 12, 2020

The trench located here is a remnant of the "Hohen Strasse" (military and trade route). It was the main connection between Cologne and Frankfurt in the Middle Ages until the 16th century. About 40 meters further is the "fabulous" trumpeter hole. The stagecoach attack, known from legend, took place here.

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Simon T.

July 3, 2021

A very, very beautiful forest path ...

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Grifo753

September 30, 2025

The castles of Greifenstein, Beilstein, and Lichtenstein were built on the High Road. All the noble families involved wanted to use them to gain control over the old trade route.

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Elevation 410 m

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Location: Greifenstein, Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Lahntal, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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Hohe Straße (Medieval Trade Route)

1. Ulmtalsperre – Ulmbachtalsperre loop from Oberhof

2. Ulmtalsperre – Ulmbach Reservoir loop from Holzhausen

3. Ulmtalsperre – Ulmbach Reservoir loop from Oberhof

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