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Scharfenburg Keep (bergfried)

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Scharfenburg Keep (bergfried)

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Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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

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    Tips

    April 3, 2024

    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

      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

        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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          Elevation 370 m

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          99842 Ruhla

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          Location: Ruhla, Wartburgkreis, Thuringia, Germany

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