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Old Town, Braunfels – Philippstein Castle loop from Braunfels

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Lahntal

Lahn-Dill-Kreis

Braunfels

Old Town, Braunfels – Philippstein Castle loop from Braunfels

Moderate

4.3

(129)

415

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Old Town, Braunfels – Philippstein Castle loop from Braunfels

02:14

7.76km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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155 m

Old Town, Braunfels

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The old town in Braunfels is designed as a bailey-like extension of the castle. It is dominated by the castle and market square as well as by several defensive walls …

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214 m

Braunfels Castle ring wall

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The gate leads through the ring wall into the castle complex. Here there are more pretty half-timbered houses and a fountain.
Braunfels Castle is still inhabited by the princely family. …

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1.49 km

View of Braunfels Castle

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Far from phlilippsburg but within reach after an hour's hike

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3.06 km

View of the Philippstein castle ruins

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The Philippstein castle ruins are a hilltop castle and were built in 1390

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3.61 km

The Schildmauerburg castle was built in 1390 to secure local mining. In the mid-16th century, the building was abandoned and left to decay. Since the 19th century, the ruin has served as a quarry for the villagers.

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3.71 km

View of Braunfels from Philippstein Castle

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You have a great view of Braunfels Castle from Philippstein Castle

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3.76 km

Philippstein Castle

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At Gasthof Gombel, Braunfelser Straße 27, the key to the castle tower, against deposit of an identity card and Burg-Zoll per adult person 1, - € is available. Children and …

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6.78 km

View of Braunfels Castle

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The inevitable beautiful view of the castle!

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7.76 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.34 km

1.82 km

655 m

552 m

370 m

Surfaces

4.00 km

2.03 km

1.34 km

184 m

177 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Sunday 7 June

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Old Town, Braunfels – Philippstein Castle loop from Braunfels

Old Town, Braunfels

Braunfels Castle ring wall

View of Braunfels Castle

View of the Philippstein castle ruins

Detour to Philippstein Castle

View of Braunfels from Philippstein Castle

Philippstein Castle

View of Braunfels Castle

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