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Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Ringgau

Boyneburg Castle Ruins – Knight’s Path on the Schickeberg loop from Boyneburg und Schickeberg bei Breitau

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Ringgau

Boyneburg Castle Ruins – Knight’s Path on the Schickeberg loop from Boyneburg und Schickeberg bei Breitau

Hard

4.8

(101)

314

hikers

Boyneburg Castle Ruins – Knight’s Path on the Schickeberg loop from Boyneburg und Schickeberg bei Breitau

06:20

22.5km

470m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

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6.83 km

View of Meißner and Hessische Schweiz from P13 Boyneburg

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The bed with a view of the mountain is a relaxed idea to add a little highlight to the view.

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11.1 km

Boyneburg Castle Ruins

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Between the 11th and 14th centuries there were numerous buildings on the plateau, as evidenced by finds. Today, apart from the castle ruins on the plateau, all that is left …

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11.1 km

Boyneburg Castle Ruins

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The knight's path to the castle ruins has almost romantic features.

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12.7 km

Rest Area Drei Linden

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Is also a parking lot for hikers

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14.4 km

View from the Schickeberg landslide

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The Schickeberg spoils you for the strenuous ascent with a beautiful panoramic view

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14.7 km

Knight’s Path on the Schickeberg

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Long, steep path on the Schickeberg through the core area of nature conservation with wonderful flora and fauna (lilies of the valley, orchids, liverworts, columbines depending on the flowering period) and some great views.

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17.6 km

Viewpoint

18.9 km

Bench with panoramic view at the P20–P13 junction

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Striking and beautiful crossroads (premium hiking trails 13 and 20, as well as squirrel path) with a panoramic rest bench that offers a beautiful view into the distance.

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20.7 km

View of the Poppy Fields in Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

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22.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

8.23 km

839 m

444 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

6.47 km

1.85 km

1.55 km

629 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

23°C

13°C

17 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

June 28, 2025,Mohnblüte Grandenborn und P13

I won't soon forget this morning 🙏🏻☀️🌸🌼

Yesterday morning I started my hike shortly after 8. Luckily, I was almost alone, surrounded by countless butterflies, and there was buzzing and humming everywhere 😍 The poppies were in full bloom; I think it was the perfect time to admire the almost surreal play of colors.

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October 19, 2025,Zur Burgruine Boyneburg über das Ritterpfädchen am Schickeberg

Beautiful autumn hike on the P13 premium hiking trail. The area is stunning, and the route is very varied. From open terrain to dense forest, from downhill to flat to quite steep—everything is there. The trails are well-maintained, and there are plenty of rest areas. The premium hiking trails in the "Frau Holle Land" (Mother Holle Land) in Hesse are …

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April 12, 2025,P13 Boyneburg

The hike to Boyneburg Castle goes through sparse forests, with a few climbs. After the ruins, the trail continues along the ridge until you can even glimpse Monte Kali on the other side. Don't judge by our time; we were going very slowly. At the end, you can comfortably end the day on the wave-shaped benches in Grandenborn "Am Teichhof."

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March 4, 2025,P13 Boyneburg

Today I hiked the P13. There are beautiful views of the surrounding landscape, but it is also strenuous to walk through the hills and valleys. The castle is worth seeing, there is a legend surrounding it. To get to Boyneburg it is advisable to go around to the right, otherwise the climb is very steep. It is also advisable to …

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August 29, 2023,Premiumweg P13 Boyneburg

Tried the P13 in cloudy but dry weather. A really nice path that is very varied, initially it's more through open terrain, but after the first few km it's more through forest areas or along the edge of the forest. It's mostly on forest and meadow paths and paths, so it's really nice to walk. However, there are also narrow …

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August 4, 2024,P13-Premiumweg (Grandenborn/Boyneburg)

The German Hiking Institute promotes this approximately 17km premium trail (#13 of a total of 26 in the approximately 1,150sqkm "Frau-Holle-Land" Geo-Nature Park) as follows:

"The legendary Boyneburg Castle (513m above sea level), a listed ruin, is the highlight of this premium trail. The castle was first mentioned in a document by Emperor Henry V in 1107 – as "Bemelburch." …

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September 4, 2021,Premiumweg (P13) Boyneburg 04.09.2021 18:31

A very nice hike through the Ringgau with enough viewpoints and a lot of forest.

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May 13, 2023,Premiumweg P13 "Boyneburg"

At the beginning, and towards the end of the round, through open space - the "P13" mostly meanders through the beautiful forest. Highlight is the Boyneburg ruins, where the bread donation festival is celebrated every year to commemorate Miss von der Boyneburg. However, we had the ruins all to ourselves.. Oh yes, we met a tree gnome...😃😁 He also showed …

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Boyneburg Castle Ruins – Knight’s Path on the Schickeberg loop from Boyneburg und Schickeberg bei Breitau

View of Meißner and Hessische Schweiz from P13 Boyneburg

Boyneburg Castle Ruins

Boyneburg Castle Ruins

Rest Area Drei Linden

View from the Schickeberg landslide

Knight’s Path on the Schickeberg

Bench with panoramic view at the P20–P13 junction

View of the Poppy Fields in Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

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