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Wasungen

Maienluft Castle Ruins

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Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Wasungen

Maienluft Castle Ruins

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Maienluft Castle Ruins

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Location: Wasungen, Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen, Thuringia, Germany

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1. Maienluft Castle Ruins – Historic Old Town of Wasungen loop from Wasungen

7.25km

02:05

170m

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

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2. Weyersbrunnen Spring – Maienluft Castle Ruins loop from Wasungen

6.39km

01:58

220m

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

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3. View of Großer Inselsberg – Maienluft Castle Ruins loop from Grumbach

16.3km

04:35

330m

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Sebastian Kowalke

October 18, 2018

From the castle Maienluft above Wasungen parts of the ring wall and the renovated keep have been preserved. It offers you a great view of the landscape. You can also dine in the lovingly restored farm buildings in a restaurant and spend the night at fair prices.

More information and opening times can be found at burg-maienluft.de.

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Wandertourist

August 7, 2024

Maienluft Castle must have been built before 1150 and was owned by the Knights of Wasungen. Around 1500, the castle lost its military significance and became an agricultural domain. The name Maienluft first appeared at this time. Today, there is a hotel here.

Attention: The castle grounds can only be entered during opening hours. Contrary to the warning on the access road that there is a barrier with no turning possibility, you can drive up and there is even a parking space for hikers!

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August 7, 2025

A lovely restaurant set on spacious grounds. The tower can be climbed, and from here you can also access the high street. 👍🏻

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Elevation 360 m

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Location: Wasungen, Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen, Thuringia, Germany

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Maienluft Castle Ruins

1. Maienluft Castle Ruins – Historic Old Town of Wasungen loop from Wasungen

2. Weyersbrunnen Spring – Maienluft Castle Ruins loop from Wasungen

3. View of Großer Inselsberg – Maienluft Castle Ruins loop from Grumbach

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