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Braunfels

Large Pond, Braunfels – View of Braunfels Castle loop from Schloß Braunfels

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Lahntal
Lahn-Dill-Kreis
Braunfels

Large Pond, Braunfels – View of Braunfels Castle loop from Schloß Braunfels

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Large Pond, Braunfels – View of Braunfels Castle loop from Schloß Braunfels

01:48

6.37km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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447 m

View of Braunfels Castle

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Always nice to look at when the Braunfels Castle is reflected in the water.

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514 m

Large Pond, Braunfels

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The small ponds next to these large ones are fed by thermal springs, so they never freeze over. American slider turtles that have been released can also be found there.

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1.28 km

View of Braunfels Castle

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Great castle with a beautiful, well-kept town center. The castle can be visited and is highly recommended. In selbest there are several restaurants an ice cream parlor, as well as …

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1.75 km

Historical Border Path Braunfels

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3.83 km

There are many stations on the Eulenweg hiking trail, such as leaf recognition, sound wood, various tree species.

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3.84 km

Taunus Forest Nature Trail

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Here you can see whether you can recognize the native tree species.

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4.60 km

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5.02 km

On the hiking trail there are small stations such as leaf recognition, making sounds. Fun for kids and grown-ups.

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5.51 km

View of Braunfels Castle

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The poignant view of Braunfels Castle is legendary. The castle is also known worldwide as “Hessisch Neu Schwanstein” and is definitely worth a visit.
The wealth of the castle owners …

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6.37 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.01 km

2.06 km

164 m

144 m

Surfaces

2.21 km

1.61 km

1.05 km

880 m

538 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

24°C

17°C

24 %

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Comments

February 28, 2025,Aussichtspunkt | Schlossblick – Waldlehrpfad (Blattkunde) Runde von Braunfels
Although the weather at the end of February was more like April, I was still able to take a short walk around my favorite town, Braunfels, in the afternoon. It's not far from my home, and I've hiked there from time to time, but it wasn't until recently that I really fell in love. With all of its neighborhoods close …

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Today we moved our "Saturday Nordic Walking Tour" to Braunfels without Nordic Walking.
In very nice and dry autumn weather 🍁🍂 we walked the Komoot tour, with a final refreshment in the café on the market square and a tour of Braunfels Castle.
The Grimm fairy tale "King Thrushbeard" was filmed here in the castle.

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