The castle, first mentioned in a document in 1255, is enthroned on a rock above the mouth of the Elbbach in the Sieg. It is privately owned, so you can only admire it from the outside. The quarry stone and brick buildings have slate roofs and the upper floors are partially clad in slate. Very impressive and definitely worth seeing.

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1. Meadow path near Steckenstein – View of the Sieg loop from Wissen

11.9km

03:25

300m

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

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2. View of the Sieg River – Stream crossing loop from Wissen (Sieg)

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07:18

510m

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

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3. Gimli Wooden Sculpture – Auenlandweg (Shire Trail) loop from Niederhövels

14.9km

04:11

280m

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

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Elevation 200 m

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Location: Wissen, Altenkirchen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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Schönstein Castle

1. Meadow path near Steckenstein – View of the Sieg loop from Wissen

2. View of the Sieg River – Stream crossing loop from Wissen (Sieg)

3. Gimli Wooden Sculpture – Auenlandweg (Shire Trail) loop from Niederhövels

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