The castle Freienstein was first mentioned in 1297. Who has built the castle exactly, is still unclear. Around 1890, the shield wall was secured with a tie rod and demolished in 1938 by three meters. Further security measures took place 1906-14, nevertheless collapsed the wall in 1988 for the most part. In 1990-94 there was an extensive restoration of the outer walls.

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January 22, 2025

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It couldn't be more beautiful...

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Elevation 340 m

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Location: Beerfelden, Odenwaldkreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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