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Ritter Chapel Altenstein

Ritter Chapel Altenstein

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Ritter Chapel Altenstein

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Location: Bad Liebenstein, Wartburgkreis, Thuringia, Germany

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1. Altenstein Castle – Altenstein Palace and Park loop from Steinbach

4.09km

01:08

80m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Luisenthaler Wasserfall – Schloss Altenstein loop from Ruhla

21.5km

06:25

630m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Altenstein Palace and Park – Altenstein Castle loop from Altenstein

4.24km

01:17

120m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Sopho, Micha, Frieda & Bella 🐶🐾

September 30, 2020

The Knight's Chapel was built in 1799 as the first park architecture on a steep rocky cliff as a small neo-Gothic building with a southeast-facing vestibule.
The columns, arches and the rose window are made of wood.
The weapons, flags and the coat of arms above the entrance door inside the chapel are reminiscent of the romantic period of the Middle Ages.
However, the chapel was not used for religious services.
The original furnishings, the rose window and the halo on the floor indicate that it was used as a meeting place for Freemasons during the time of Duke George I. Duke George I was a Freemason.
In 1998 and 1999 the 42 steps, railings and exterior of the chapel were restored.
If you walk up the narrow, winding stairs to the chapel, you have a wonderful view of the castle, the Devil's Bridge, over the Werra Valley and the park landscape.

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🌸INCHEN🌸

April 25, 2021

there is also a hidden cave here

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Webs 🤙🏻

April 26, 2021

Nice chapel on a rock with a nice view

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Elevation 420 m

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Thursday 18 December

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Location: Bad Liebenstein, Wartburgkreis, Thuringia, Germany

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Ritter Chapel Altenstein

1. Altenstein Castle – Altenstein Palace and Park loop from Steinbach

2. Luisenthaler Wasserfall – Schloss Altenstein loop from Ruhla

3. Altenstein Palace and Park – Altenstein Castle loop from Altenstein

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