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Landkreis Holzminden
Lenne

Observation tower of the Polle ruins – Homburg Castle Ruins loop from Wickensen

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Landkreis Holzminden
Lenne

Observation tower of the Polle ruins – Homburg Castle Ruins loop from Wickensen

Easy

4.7

(3)

13

hikers

Observation tower of the Polle ruins – Homburg Castle Ruins loop from Wickensen

01:39

5.60km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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41 m

View of the Lenne Valley

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With a bench at the edge of the forest

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2

1.85 km

The football pitch belongs to the Waldpädagogikzentrum Haus 25 Eichen

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2.20 km

The forest education center is located in the forest below the Homburg ruins. It has given us the opportunity to take a break several times.

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2.22 km

WS Stamp 13: Homburg Castle Ruins

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From September 15, 2024, stamp station 13 of the hiking treasures of the Wild Homeland will be located at the forest education center. Please note that the stamp station is …

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2.41 km

Yes, it goes steeply up to Homburg.

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2.75 km

View from the Castle

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It's nice that the tower has been renovated and can now be used as an observation tower.

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2.76 km

It's nice that the tower has been renovated and can now be used as an observation tower.

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2.81 km

Homburg Castle Ruins

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At the moment the place is closed and neglected. The grass is very high and you can't see much. The view from above should be great.

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5.60 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.42 km

1.00 km

Surfaces

4.06 km

1.00 km

328 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 12 May

11°C

6°C

79 %

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