Scharfenburg Castle Ruins Circular Trail

Scharfenburg Castle Ruins Circular Trail

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Scharfenburg Castle Ruins Circular Trail

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Location: Ruhla, Wartburgkreis, Thuringia, Germany

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March 26, 2024

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Even though only ruins and the keep remain of the almost thousand-year-old hilltop castle, a visit to the observation tower is worth the climb. With a bit of luck, the visit will coincide with one of the cultural events there during mid-summer.

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Elevation 320 m

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Location: Ruhla, Wartburgkreis, Thuringia, Germany

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