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Kastelburg Castle Ruins

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Landkreis Emmendingen

Waldkirch

Kastelburg Castle Ruins

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Kastelburg Castle Ruins

Recommended by 202 mountain bikers out of 212

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Naturpark Südschwarzwald

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Location: Waldkirch, Landkreis Emmendingen, Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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1. Kandel view – Kreuzmoos Hiking Lodge loop from Waldkirch (Breisgau)

38.0km

03:08

740m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Kandel view – Kastelburg Castle Ruins loop from Elzach

39.9km

03:12

730m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Kandel Summit Viewpoint – Gummenhütte "Window Inn" loop from Waldkirch (Breisgau)

29.5km

02:55

1,050m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Jarno Quade

March 2, 2020

The Kastelburg
The lords of Schwarzenberg built the Kastelburg around 1280. They were patron of the St. Margarethen monastery. The castle was the court seat and location of the manorial prison at the time of the Austro-Austrian camera rule. AD 1632 the Hochbergers took it. Imperial troops destroy the castle in 1634 after a three-day siege.

The mysterious castle ruin not only attracts visitors from outside, but also inspires its own residents again and again. In this way, a group has come together that keeps reviving the history of the Kastelburg in a nightly spectacle. The tower tours have become a real insider tip and allow you to experience the history of the Waldkirch landmark in an entertaining way.
The knight's path leading to the castle brings history to life for children. A model of the castle before its destruction can be viewed in the Elztal Museum. See also in the menu item guided tours. Many other citizens are involved in the “Kastelburg in Not” campaign, which works tirelessly to preserve our landmark.
Source: City of Waldkirch

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Micha (Bike Buddy)

October 8, 2020

A beautiful place that invites you to linger. The ascent is moderate and quickly done ... beautiful trails that lead down again

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Micha (Bike Buddy)

October 8, 2020

Impressive castle ruins from 1280. Invites you to linger and can be reached quickly.

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Location: Waldkirch, Landkreis Emmendingen, Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Kastelburg Castle Ruins

1. Kandel view – Kreuzmoos Hiking Lodge loop from Waldkirch (Breisgau)

2. Kandel view – Kastelburg Castle Ruins loop from Elzach

3. Kandel Summit Viewpoint – Gummenhütte "Window Inn" loop from Waldkirch (Breisgau)

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