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Ulrichstein Castle Ruins

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Ulrichstein Castle Ruins

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Ulrichstein Castle Ruins

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Location: Ulrichstein, Vogelsbergkreis, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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1. Kiosk "Zur schönen Aussicht" – View of Ulrichstein loop from Mücke

58.8km

03:55

700m

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2. View of Ulrichstein – Kiosk "Zur schönen Aussicht" loop from Reiskirchen

89.8km

05:56

950m

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3. Old Town Hall Nieder-Ohmen – R7 Cycle Path loop from Homberg (Ohm)

59.3km

04:04

790m

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JR56

October 6, 2023

Ulrichstein Castle is located in the northwestern part of the Vogelsberg and is visible from afar from the plain.

The remains of Ulrichstein Castle, which once served to protect important trade routes, date from the 12th century. At the foot of the castle hill lies the town of Ulrichstein, the highest town in Hesse.

The castle was demolished in 1826, and today only parts of the ruins remain of the once well-fortified stately administrative headquarters. The ruined landmark of Ulrichstein now has a viewing tower from which a wonderful panoramic view of the Hessian low mountain range is possible

When the weather is clear, the panoramic view extends north towards Alsfeld to the Knüllgebirge, west towards Grünberg, south towards Büdingen and Gelnhausen, Wetterau, Taunus and Spessart as well
east towards Hünfeld, Fulda and the Rhön.

freizeit-mittelhessen.de/burg-ulrichstein.html

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Thomas 🚲🥾

May 15, 2022

Remains of the 12th century castle of Ulrichstein.
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Ulrichstein

In the area of the castle ruins there is also the Vogelsberggarten, which shows the flora of the Vogelsberg.
vogelsberggarten.de

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Jodelpaule

June 20, 2023

From the tower of the castle ruins you have a perfect view. In addition, the Vogelsberg Garden with various botanical specialties of the Vogelsberg region and a herb garden invites you to visit.
The war cemetery with graves of different nations also makes you think.

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Location: Ulrichstein, Vogelsbergkreis, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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Ulrichstein Castle Ruins

1. Kiosk "Zur schönen Aussicht" – View of Ulrichstein loop from Mücke

2. View of Ulrichstein – Kiosk "Zur schönen Aussicht" loop from Reiskirchen

3. Old Town Hall Nieder-Ohmen – R7 Cycle Path loop from Homberg (Ohm)

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