Darmstadt District

Schlüchtern

Burg Brandenstein Archway

Darmstadt District

Burg Brandenstein Archway

Highlight • Castle

Burg Brandenstein Archway

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

Tips

March 10, 2024

Running

Brandenstein Castle is a high medieval hilltop castle and is linked to the history of Ulrich van Hutten: his mother was born and grew up here. Today the castle is inhabited and owned by the Brandenstein-Zeppelin family.

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Ralf

September 23, 2024

Hiking

great castle gate, especially towards the exit it is beautifully overgrown

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Berthold Krack ( Bio Biker )🚴‍♂️🏊‍♂️

February 2, 2026

Mountain biking

My favorite spot on my MTB tours

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Schwarzbachtal – Burg Brandenstein Archway loop from Hutten

10.7km

03:08

280m

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

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Schwarzbach Tunnel – Burg Brandenstein Archway loop from Schlüchtern

9.99km

02:47

190m

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

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