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Philippstein Castle – Braunfels Castle loop from Schloß Braunfels

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Braunfels

Philippstein Castle – Braunfels Castle loop from Schloß Braunfels

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4.7

(105)

363

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Philippstein Castle – Braunfels Castle loop from Schloß Braunfels

03:54

13.8km

300m

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: April 30, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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6.48 km

Forest Path and Cave Entrance in the Taunus

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Majestic canopy in glorious sunshine!

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7.87 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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10.9 km

View of Braunfels Castle

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The inevitable beautiful view of the castle!

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11.7 km

Historic Old Town, Braunfels

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A visit to the town of Braunfels is like walking through an open-air museum. Just beautiful!

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11.9 km

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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12.1 km

Braunfels Castle

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Braunfels Castle presents itself like a fairy tale. First used as a protective castle, the walls were rebuilt into a magnificent palace. You want to know more about it? Then …

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13.2 km

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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13.3 km

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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13.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.14 km

2.39 km

1.70 km

1.29 km

259 m

Surfaces

6.15 km

2.36 km

2.00 km

1.92 km

1.25 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Sunday 7 June

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Philippstein Castle – Braunfels Castle loop from Schloß Braunfels

Forest Path and Cave Entrance in the Taunus

Philippstein Castle

View of Braunfels Castle

Historic Old Town, Braunfels

Braunfels Castle ring wall

Braunfels Castle

Large Pond, Braunfels

View of Braunfels Castle

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