In the 16th century, the Dukes of Brunswick had Paul Francke expand the castle complex into a magnificent four-winged palace complex in the Renaissance style. For a good 100 years …

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April 2, 2021

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Not much can be seen of the castle. However, it is currently being rebuilt and a culture barn will be built here soon.

A trip to the former pleasure garden is not worthwhile - only one field is left of it.

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Auf dem Weg zum Harzer Wanderkaiser

April 12, 2021

Hiking

Special postmark of the Harz hiking pin (castles & palaces), directly on the street, at the information board.

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1. Bismarck Tower, Osterwieck – Ecker Reservoir loop from Hessen

65.0km

04:44

760m

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2. Kleiner Fallstein Singletrail – View of the Harz and Brocken loop from Osterwieck

37.1km

02:29

320m

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3. Hornburg Old Town – Bismarck Tower Osterwieck loop from Hessen

47.0km

03:15

370m

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Sunday 22 March

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

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Hessen Castle

1. Bismarck Tower, Osterwieck – Ecker Reservoir loop from Hessen

2. Kleiner Fallstein Singletrail – View of the Harz and Brocken loop from Osterwieck

3. Hornburg Old Town – Bismarck Tower Osterwieck loop from Hessen

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