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Hürben Water Castle
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5.0
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Cycling
4.7
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Gravel riding
5.0
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Road cycling
5.0
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Marius
March 18, 2026
A moated castle on dry land? Until the 16th century, the Kammel River flowed directly past this spot. Surrounded by a pond and marshy terrain, Hürben Castle once stood like an island. To prevent the building from sinking into the soft ground, it was built on massive wooden piles in the 15th century. The walls, which widen towards the bottom, also stabilize the structure. That the construction has stood since 1474 is truly remarkable. Today, the castle houses the Swabia District's advisory center for folk music.
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Ralf
February 11, 2023
Hiking
Is nice to look at and very well maintained. But also not worth traveling extra for. It was rather disappointing.
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Peter Bauer
March 4, 2025
Hiking
Not far from the Hürben moated castle is the Hürben Synagogue Square. The memorial commemorates the deportation and murder of 14 Krumbach Jews in 1942.
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3.72km
01:29
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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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02:53
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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Elevation 510 m
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