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Karlsruhe District

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Starkenburg

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Starkenburg

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    December 21, 2017

    Hiking

    The Starkenburg stands on the 295 meter high Schlossberg and offers a spectacular view of the surrounding landscape. The fort was built in the middle of the 11th century as …
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    December 18, 2019

    Mountain biking

    Castle ruins, observatory, castle tavern and youth hostel - this old castle complex is anything but useless today. You also have a wonderful panoramic view of the Upper Rhine Plain from up here. The castle is worth a detour in many ways.

    The Burgschenke is open on weekends from 12 p.m. in summer, and also from 2 p.m. on Wednesdays to Fridays.
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    September 1, 2020

    Hiking

    Here you breathe history and can relax with a break and enjoy the wonderful view.
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    1. View of Hemsberg – Starkenburg loop from Heppenheim (Bergstraße)

    13.9km

    04:04

    360m

    360m

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

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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    Elevation 320 m

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    Location: Heppenheim, Kreis Bergstraße, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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