Even though only ruins and the keep remain of the almost thousand-year-old hilltop castle, a visit to the observation tower is worth the climb. With a bit of luck, the visit will coincide with one of the cultural events there during mid-summer.

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August 4, 2021

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You feel like you are in Lord of the Rings, the tower has been restored and offers a panoramic view of the Thaler Land.
Just without dragons.
If there is Ritterspektakulum here again, we will be there.

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July 11, 2018

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The Scharfenburg, at times also Scharfenberg called, is the ruin of over 900 years old hill castle in the district Thal the city Ruhla.

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1. GeoRoute 9: across the tropical Ruhla island loop – UNESCO Global Geopark Thuringia Inselsberg – Drei Gleichen

20.9km

05:55

450m

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

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2. Scharfenbergpromenade Bench – Scharfenburg Keep (bergfried) loop from Seebach

5.73km

01:39

140m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Scharfenburg Keep (bergfried) – Scharfenburg Castle Ruins loop from Seebach

2.54km

00:45

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 370 m

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99842 Ruhla

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Thursday 19 March

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Location: Ruhla, Wartburgkreis, Thuringia, Germany

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Scharfenburg Keep (bergfried)

1. GeoRoute 9: across the tropical Ruhla island loop – UNESCO Global Geopark Thuringia Inselsberg – Drei Gleichen

2. Scharfenbergpromenade Bench – Scharfenburg Keep (bergfried) loop from Seebach

3. Scharfenburg Keep (bergfried) – Scharfenburg Castle Ruins loop from Seebach

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