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Natural Monuments

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Bischofsheim an der Rhön

Ruins with Panoramic View in Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Natural Monuments

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Bischofsheim an der Rhön

Ruins with Panoramic View in Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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Ruins with Panoramic View in Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Location: Bischofsheim an der Rhön, Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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May 25, 2024

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It is nice that such facilities are preserved

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June 30, 2026

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Southwest of Bischofsheim, about halfway to the Kreuzberg, the ruins of the Osterburg are located on a basalt cone. The Osterburg, situated away from and high above Bischofsheim, was, just like the Walzburg, the High Middle Ages administrative center of Würzburg in the Brendtal and Kreuzberg area. It was also a border fortress against the Bishopric of Fulda and a military base in the dispute over the Dammersfeld. The origin, the reason for its construction, the builder, and the time of its creation are shrouded in mystery.

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July 28, 2024

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The visit to the ruins is worthwhile, you will be rewarded with a great view

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Jägers Ruh Rest Area and Cross – Osterburg castle ruins loop from Bischofsheim in der Rhön

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Osterburg Viewpoint Bench – Osterburg castle ruins loop from Bischofsheim in der Rhön

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Osterburg Ruins – Osterburg castle ruins loop from Oberweißenbrunn

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Elevation 690 m

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Location: Bischofsheim an der Rhön, Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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