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Darmstadt District

Main-Kinzig-Kreis
Gelnhausen

Birthplace of Hans Jacob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen

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Darmstadt District

Main-Kinzig-Kreis
Gelnhausen

Birthplace of Hans Jacob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen

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Birthplace of Hans Jacob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen

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    June 25, 2023

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    This is a great half-timbered house
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    July 5, 2024

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    The writer’s home… and a beautiful half-timbered house on top
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    September 23, 2018

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    The most famous, perhaps also the most famous baroque poet, Hans Jacob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen, was born in 1621 or 1622 in Gelnhausen. His birthplace is in Schmidtgasse 12, today a hotel.
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    Best Hikes to Birthplace of Hans Jacob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen

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    1. Gelnhausen Town Hall – Gelnhausen Quarries loop from Gelnhausen

    6.94km

    02:03

    190m

    190m

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

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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

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    Location: Gelnhausen, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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