The construction of the castle dates back to 1539. It was originally called Steinstock Castle, but was renamed in 1821 in memory of Auguste Landgravine of Hesse.

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The church is open and can be visited.

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Opposite the Anger, right next to the August Augustenau Castle, is the Protestant castle church of St. Bartholomew.

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1. War Memorial Cross – Vierseithof Herleshausen loop from Herleshausen

8.49km

02:13

60m

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

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2. Hörschel Church – Franzosenkopf Summit (446 m) loop from Herleshausen

24.7km

06:50

410m

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3. Sculpture at Lauchröder Bridge – View of Schloss Augustenau loop from Herleshausen

10.6km

02:44

60m

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

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Elevation 260 m

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Location: Herleshausen, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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St. Bartholomew's Castle Church, Herleshausen

1. War Memorial Cross – Vierseithof Herleshausen loop from Herleshausen

2. Hörschel Church – Franzosenkopf Summit (446 m) loop from Herleshausen

3. Sculpture at Lauchröder Bridge – View of Schloss Augustenau loop from Herleshausen

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