Germany
Hesse
Gießen District
Lahntal
Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg
Runkel
View of Runkel Castle
Germany
Hesse
Gießen District
Lahntal
Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg
Runkel
View of Runkel Castle
Hiking Highlight
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Location: Runkel, Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg, Lahntal, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany
Runkel Castle already existed in 1159 and is a medieval hilltop castle.
According to legend, knights from the entourage of Emperor Charlemagne decided to build the castle in 778.
November 20, 2022
Unfortunately, the castle was already in hibernation at the beginning of November and could not be visited. The view of the castle from the banks of the Lahn with the bridge in the foreground is fantastic
November 23, 2022
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