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Mellnau Castle Ruins

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Location: Hesse, Germany

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1. Mellnau Castle Ruins – Mellnauer Kreuz Shelter loop from Münchhausen

17.7km

05:04

390m

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

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2. Mellnauer Kreuz Shelter – Franzosenwiesen Wetlands loop from Mellnau

25.7km

07:03

410m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Mellnauer Kreuz Shelter – St. Martin's Church, Christenberg loop from Mellnau

13.4km

03:51

330m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Marius

January 12, 2024

The now dilapidated Mellnau Castle is currently only accessible to a limited extent, but it is still worth a visit. The first written mention of the imposing castle dates back to 1263, where it was referred to as "Elenhouch". It may have been built by Siegfried III. commissioned by Eppstein, the Archbishop of Mainz. He may have built it around 1248 as a replacement for the destroyed Hollende Castle. The 19 meter high keep, which can still be admired today, was completed in 1331 and is therefore almost seven hundred years old.

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June 17, 2022

Beautiful castle ruins with a very well-kept inner courtyard with a magnificent view.
A nice place to stay

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Micki

June 1, 2024

Mellnau Castle can be seen from far away. If you walk along the "Cuckoo Trail" you can enjoy the view from different sides. From the castle itself you have a wonderful view in all directions.

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Elevation 340 m

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Mellnau Castle Ruins

1. Mellnau Castle Ruins – Mellnauer Kreuz Shelter loop from Münchhausen

2. Mellnauer Kreuz Shelter – Franzosenwiesen Wetlands loop from Mellnau

3. Mellnauer Kreuz Shelter – St. Martin's Church, Christenberg loop from Mellnau

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