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Ruins of Schwarzenfels Castle

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Darmstadt District

Ruins of Schwarzenfels Castle

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Ruins of Schwarzenfels Castle

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Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Hessischer Spessart

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Location: Sinntal, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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1. View of Schwarzenfels Castle – View of the Rhön Mountains loop from Schwarzenfels

14.8km

04:14

350m

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

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2. Steckelberg Castle Ruins – View of Ramholz Castle loop from Schwarzenfels

21.3km

06:15

590m

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

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3. View of the Rhön Mountains – Ruins of Schwarzenfels Castle loop from Züntersbach

14.4km

04:03

300m

290m

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

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Nico

June 25, 2024

What a dream up there on the castle keep... the view as far as the eye can see... and a little further... and if your nerves allow it... you can feel comfortable on a grill with a clear view down...?😜

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Nico

June 25, 2024

A truly magnificent ruin... superbly maintained... it takes a few minutes to explore everything... and the attraction is certainly the spectacular keep with its view

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keine Ahnung

June 11, 2020

A surprisingly interesting castle: the tower has been renovated in a modern way, I really like it. You have a very nice view from the top. The castle offers many beautiful places for picnics, and when it rains there are even benches in the rooms.

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SuS🅰️nNe☯️🙏

July 9, 2018

ritter-schwarzenfels.de
Here you can find a lot of information about the castle and the support association.

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Nico

June 25, 2024

This castle is amazing… it takes time to visit

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spessartkind

March 31, 2021

Large castle that can be seen from far away.
The castle café is open on weekends.
The tower can be climbed and from here you can enjoy a unique panorama.
ritter-schwarzenfels.de

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Astrid Biesemeier mag's Wanderful! 🥾💚

January 9, 2020

The ruins of Burg Schwarzenfels are great for a first little rest. From her tower she gives a magnificent view.

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Seitan Dude

October 28, 2021

You should bring some time to visit and find all the corridors and rooms of the castle ruins. Real fun for young and old.

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Belinda

October 26, 2024

So you really have to be free from vertigo, otherwise you won't have any fun climbing this tower! 🙈

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Britta 🥾

February 3, 2025

Free parking to visit the castle.

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Alwin R 🚲

December 22, 2024

Schwarzenfels Castle is the ruin of a hilltop castle on a 427 m above sea level in the Schwarzenfels district of the Sinntal community in the Main-Kinzig district of Hesse. It is said to take its name from the black dolerite from which it is built.

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Britta 🥾

February 3, 2025

The tower can be climbed. It's absolutely worth it. From the top you have a great view of the castle complex and the surrounding area. Entry is free.

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Britta 🥾

February 3, 2025

Very beautiful castle ruins, can be visited for free. From the keep you have a fantastic view of the castle complex and the surrounding area. Highly recommended for adults, but also great for families.

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Stefan

May 4, 2025

Very well preserved castle ruins, the café is also open on long and normal weekends.

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Location: Sinntal, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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1. View of Schwarzenfels Castle – View of the Rhön Mountains loop from Schwarzenfels

2. Steckelberg Castle Ruins – View of Ramholz Castle loop from Schwarzenfels

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