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Schönburg Castle (Schönburg on the Saale)

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Schönburg Castle (Schönburg on the Saale)

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    Location: Schönburg, Burgenlandkreis, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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    1. Schönburg Castle – Schönburg Castle Ruins loop from Leißling

    12.4km

    03:16

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

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    2. Schönburg Castle – Schönburg Castle Ruins loop from Schönburg

    7.16km

    01:58

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    110m

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

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    3. Schönburg Castle Ruins – Schönburg Castle loop from Leißling

    9.29km

    02:32

    140m

    140m

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

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    July 14, 2023

    What more could you want, castle including restaurant and beautiful views, well if that's not a destination.

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      June 27, 2021

      The Schönburg is a ruined castle, the tower is accessible 👍👍👍. The trade association with the knight's hall serves as a castle tavern and part of the castle walls is reserved for the registry office.
      The facility is well maintained and recommended.

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        February 20, 2022

        The town of Schönburg and the Schönburg Castle itself offer not only interesting historical architecture and impressive red sandstone cliffs. It's also worth climbing the keep and enjoying the panoramic view of the town and the Saale Valley, with the towers of Naumburg Cathedral in the distance.

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          June 8, 2023

          The Schönburg lies on a sandstone rock about 40 m above the Saale. The 32 m high keep with its beautiful fireplace in the tower room and the guard room at the top of the tower are particularly worth seeing. The building next to the gate to the outer bailey is the former forester's lodge and was built in 1539/40 in the Renaissance style. There are sufficient parking spaces at the foot of the Schönburg, from which you can start your excursions to the castle and the surrounding area.
          A dock for ships, a campsite, bike and hiking trails around Schönburg invite you to relax. For weary hikers there is a café and pastry shop. Knight's banquets, candlelight dinners and much more are organized in the Burgschänke. The "court house" of the Naumburg bishops from the 12th century is located within the medieval walls. The registry office of our administrative community maintains a branch office here.

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            September 17, 2019

            Schönburg Castle in Schönburg isn't just a worthwhile hiking destination. Anyone traveling along the Saale Cycle Path shouldn't shy away from the effort of cycling up to the castle hill. You'll be rewarded with cool drinks and delicious food from the castle tavern, along with a fantastic view of the Saale Valley. And if you're looking for a great location for your wedding, you can also hold your celebration there in a stylish setting.

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              June 27, 2021

              You should take your time for Schönburg. The place is not big, but there is still a lot to discover.

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                June 8, 2023

                Schönburg Castle is situated on a sandstone cliff about 40 meters above the Saale River. Particularly worth seeing is the 32-meter-high keep, with its beautiful fireplace in the tower chamber and the guard room at the top of the tower. The building next to the gate to the outer bailey is the former forester's lodge and was built in 1539/40 in the Renaissance style. There are ample parking spaces at the foot of Schönburg Castle, from which you can start your excursions to the castle and the surrounding area.

                A boat dock, a campsite, and cycling and hiking trails around Schönburg invite you to relax. For weary hikers, there is a café and pastry shop. The castle tavern hosts knights' banquets, candlelight dinners, and much more. Within the medieval walls is the 12th-century "courthouse" of the Naumburg bishops. The registry office of our administrative community maintains an outpost here.

                Source: schoenburg.de

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                  July 14, 2023

                  The whole place is beautiful, and the castle complex is the icing on the cake.

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                    June 8, 2023

                    The Schönburg lies on a sandstone rock about 40 m above the Saale. The 32 m high keep with its beautiful fireplace in the tower room and the guard room at the top of the tower are particularly worth seeing. The building next to the gate to the outer bailey is the former forester's lodge and was built in 1539/40 in the Renaissance style. There are sufficient parking spaces at the foot of the Schönburg, from which you can start your excursions to the castle and the surrounding area.
                    A dock for ships, a campsite, bike and hiking trails around Schönburg invite you to relax. For weary hikers there is a café and pastry shop. Knight's banquets, candlelight dinners and much more are organized in the Burgschänke. The "court house" of the Naumburg bishops from the 12th century is located within the medieval walls. The registry office of our administrative community maintains a branch office here.

                    Source: schoenburg.de

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                      November 16, 2020

                      Castle located directly on the Saale. The castle dates from the 12th-13th centuries. The facility which is now a highly recommended restaurant is the old forester's house, which was built around 1540, and is in the Renaissance style.

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                        June 3, 2023

                        A really beautiful castle with a great view. The castle tower can be climbed for a small fee, which is to be paid at the inn. After climbing through the somewhat poorly lit tower, you have an even better view of the Saale valley.

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                          March 13, 2022

                          The castle complex with construction phases from the Romanesque to the Renaissance is an interesting destination. There is also a restaurant area in the complex. Particularly interesting is the more than 30 meter keep, which offers an excellent all-round view of the Saale valley region.

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                            July 12, 2019

                            Café an der Schönburg, open daily, directly on the Saale Cycle Path

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                              November 26, 2022

                              Church in Possenhain

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                                May 31, 2020

                                It's worth it.

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                                  February 24, 2024

                                  A beautiful, well-kept ruin with a recommended pub and a great view of the surrounding area.

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                                    July 14, 2024

                                    The climb up the keep and the view of the Saale landscape are something special! 👍🙂
                                    In the castle garden area, you'll repeatedly find romantic details that were part of everyday life for some of our ancestors... Exciting, pure history. ⚔ 📖

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                                      April 27, 2025

                                      Nice little hike for Sunday

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