Germany
Hesse
Darmstadt District
Main-Kinzig-Kreis
Gelnhausen
Imperial Palace Gelnhausen (Barbarossa Castle)
Germany
Hesse
Darmstadt District
Main-Kinzig-Kreis
Gelnhausen
Imperial Palace Gelnhausen (Barbarossa Castle)
Cycling Highlight
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Location: Gelnhausen, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany
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The imperial palace Gelnhausen is also known under the name Barbarossaburg. It is the ruin of a moated castle, which can be visited.From March to October, it is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
It is open from 10am to 4pm in November and December.
December 13, 2017
Very well preserved ruins of the imperial palace of Emperor Friedrich Barbarossa. It's worth a visit! Tip: go to the associated museum beforehand.
May 26, 2020
Emperor Barbarossa lived here, also called Rotbart, definitely worth a detour.
August 22, 2020
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Location: Gelnhausen, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany
4.5
(207)
593
01:29
25.8km
90m
4.5
(192)
633
02:58
50.5km
200m
4.6
(81)
394
04:42
81.4km
190m