Castles
GermanyThuringiaIlm-KreisGräfenrodaRuins of the Raubschloss (Old Castle)
Castles
GermanyThuringiaIlm-KreisGräfenrodaRuins of the Raubschloss (Old Castle)
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Ruins of the Raubschloss (Old Castle)
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Location: Gräfenroda, Ilm-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany
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July 17, 2018
Hiking
From the history and the owners of the castle is not known anything.
It is believed that the castle was one of the 66 robber baron castles, which were destroyed in 1290 by Emperor Rudolf of Habsburg and the Erfurt citizenry.
(Source: Information board at the ruin)
•January 21, 2025
Hiking
Legendary ruin from the High Middle Ages ⚔️
The so-called "robber's castle", which is the subject of several legends from the Thuringian Forest, is also …
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Best Hikes to Ruins of the Raubschloss (Old Castle)
4.9
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14.5km
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350m
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Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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15.2km
04:33
430m
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Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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7.02km
02:03
190m
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 640 m
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Location: Gräfenroda, Ilm-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany