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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

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Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Sontra

Boyneburg Castle Ruins

Castles

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Sontra

Boyneburg Castle Ruins

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Boyneburg Castle Ruins

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Location: Sontra, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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1. Boyneburg Castle Ruins – Gut Boyneburg loop from Langenhain

23.3km

01:55

470m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Rittergut Harmuthshausen – Eschwege Old Town loop from Eschwege

48.9km

03:27

640m

650m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Poppy Fields of Grandenborn – Gut Boyneburg loop from Grandenborn

20.3km

01:29

360m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Nordhesse

May 29, 2019

The castle was first mentioned in 1107.
Every year on Ascension Day there is a prayer and 1000 breads and 6 kg of bacon are thrown among the people.
The bread should be kept at home because it is supposed to protect the house from lightning.
This custom arises from the story "The Miss von der Boyneburg" from one of the works of the Brothers Grimm.

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CarKes

March 25, 2019

Steep climb to the ruins, but worth it in any case

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Daniela - danik145

June 2, 2022

The legend of the castle ruins:
"In the distant past, many years ago - when this castle was still inhabited by the von Boyneburgk family, 3 sisters also lived here in deep love. Of these sisters, the youngest, who was born during a thunderstorm, once dreamed that she would lose her life in a thunderstorm. When she reached her 18th year, a strong thunderstorm came over the castle and stayed over it for three days and nights, causing the inhabitants of the castle great fear and terror. Then the youngest lady remembered the dream she had had and shared it with her sisters, who resolved to sacrifice themselves for their darling; carefully concealed the sisters, hastened to the castle gate, implored heaven's protection and mercy in fervent prayers and were ready to die.

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Location: Sontra, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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Boyneburg Castle Ruins

Boyneburg Castle Ruins

1. Boyneburg Castle Ruins – Gut Boyneburg loop from Langenhain

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3. Poppy Fields of Grandenborn – Gut Boyneburg loop from Grandenborn

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