Hiking Highlight
The castle complex is freely accessible and can be visited at any time. From the still existing main castle tower you have a very nice panoramic view of the Gleiberger Land. In the buildings in the castle courtyard there is a restaurant with a beer garden.
Guided tours are offered upon prior notification to the Gleiberg Association.
October 8, 2017
Free entry. Lookout tower freely accessible. Various seating options to relax. Well maintained facility. Then go down through the city gate and through the old town.
August 30, 2017
In the partly still preserved origins very old castle complex with a great view towards the Taunus and Rhön.
Info see
burg-gleiberg.de
September 4, 2019
Medieval fortification on the Gleiberg in Wettenberg. Renovated castle complex with ring walls, courtyard and a restaurant and beer garden. admission free
June 11, 2019
nice lookout tower, nice castle, and the climb is not really bad for those who are afraid of heights
January 19, 2020
The Gleiberg Castle with the surrounding village of Gleiberg is an eponymous part of Krofdorf-Gleiberg and belongs to the municipality of Wettenberg in the district of Gießen in Hesse.(Source: Wikipedia)
March 11, 2021
Very beautiful and well-preserved castle complex, with a great view of the surrounding area.
March 29, 2021
The starting point of the tour is wrongly on a private model airfield. NO PARKING !!!
January 24, 2021
The castle tower was unfortunately closed on July 27th, 2021, there was no indication whether it might be open on other days.
But you also have a view from the lower, freely accessible castle areas.
July 27, 2021
Very beautiful ruin that is accessible free of charge, donations are welcome!
November 22, 2021
Gleiberg Castle, located on a striking 308 m high basalt cone, is the landmark of the Gleiberg region that can be seen from afar and is a popular destination.
Information about the castle can be found here: burg-gleiberg.de
Castle and observation tower was open on a Monday, free entry. The view from above is worth it!
April 5, 2022
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