Schönstein Castle
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 202 out of 212 hikers
Location: Wissen, Altenkirchen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Best Hikes to Schönstein Castle
- Easy
4.4
(10)
24
Auenland Trail in the Firzelsbach Valley – Auenlandweg (Shire Trail) loop from Schönstein01:41
5.96km
120m
Intermediate4.9
(32)
201
Gimli Wooden Sculpture – Auenlandweg (Shire Trail) loop from Niederhövels03:51
13.7km
280m
Expert4.6
(57)
253
View of the Sieg River – Stream crossing loop from Wissen (Sieg)07:18
26.0km
510m
Tips
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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•January 23, 2023
The castle courtyard can be visited at any time. There is a game shop at the entrance to the castle courtyard.
translated by•March 15, 2023
The impressive view of Schönstein Castle can best be seen from the Siegbrücke with fallen leaves. The photo used is taken from the mountain slope on the Sieg nature trail north of the castle.
translated by•March 16, 2020
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Description
Location: Wissen, Altenkirchen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Best Hikes to Schönstein Castle
- Easy
4.4
(10)
24
Auenland Trail in the Firzelsbach Valley – Auenlandweg (Shire Trail) loop from Schönstein01:41
5.96km
120m
Intermediate4.9
(32)
201
Gimli Wooden Sculpture – Auenlandweg (Shire Trail) loop from Niederhövels03:51
13.7km
280m
Expert4.6
(57)
253
View of the Sieg River – Stream crossing loop from Wissen (Sieg)07:18
26.0km
510m
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