Schauenburg Castle was built in the first half of the 12th century by the noble freemen of Schauenburg and expanded by their successors in the 14th century. In 1460, the castle was besieged by Elector Palatinate Frederick I and subsequently razed, leaving only the outer walls and moats.

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1. Strahlenburg – Schauenburg Ruins loop from Zentgrafenstraße

10.1km

03:10

360m

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2. Strahlenburg – Vineyards and Strahlenburg loop from Zentgrafenstraße

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05:16

480m

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3. Burgensteig Trail – Vineyards and Strahlenburg loop from Dossenheim Nord

7.60km

02:14

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Distance 430 m

Uphill 20 m

Downhill 30 m

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Location: Dossenheim, Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Schauenburg Ruins

1. Strahlenburg – Schauenburg Ruins loop from Zentgrafenstraße

2. Strahlenburg – Vineyards and Strahlenburg loop from Zentgrafenstraße

3. Burgensteig Trail – Vineyards and Strahlenburg loop from Dossenheim Nord

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