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: October 22, 2025

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Evangelical Church of Peace Bornhagen

Highlight • Religious Site

From here the footpath leads up to Hanstein Castle.

The Protestant church in Catholic Eichsfeld was built in 1877.

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515 m

Hanstein Castle

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Hanstein Castle is considered to be the largest castle ruin in Central Germany - but even without this distinction, the huge complex is a must visit for all castle lovers …

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629 m

There's a free 🅿️ in Rimbach. Several hiking tours start from there. Also to the Teufelskanzel (Devil's Pulpit), Lindewerrablick (Lindewerra View), and Hanstein Castle are also located there and can be visited for €3.50 per person.

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720 m

St. Marien Church, Rimbach

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"The Roman Catholic village church of St. Marien is in the district of Rimbach in the Bornhagen municipality in the Eichsfeld district in Thuringia." de.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Marien_(Rimbach)

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1.09 km

View of Hanstein Castle from the rest area

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A great view of the ruins of Hanstein Castle and the small town of Rimbach. But the mountains and the forest in the background also invite you to take a hike. The paths are well maintained and well signposted.

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1.15 km

Friesenbachweiher (Touringen Stamp Point No. 340)

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Here, directly on the Kolonnenweg, there is also a small pavilion, which offers a rest area with a view of the castle.

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1.42 km

Bench and Information Board IV – Hansteiner Burgfrieden

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Rest bench and information board IV about Hanstein Castle

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2.48 km

Klausenhof Historic Inn & Sausage Museum

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An absolute must, the rustic Klausenhof is an absolute highlight.
A completely different enjoyment experience, 🤗
You can also stay overnight here.
Good starting point for excursions.

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2.52 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.59 km

617 m

309 m

Surfaces

1.04 km

992 m

326 m

154 m

Elevation

Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Evangelical Church of Peace Bornhagen

Hanstein Castle

Hanstein Castle in Rimbach

St. Marien Church, Rimbach

View of Hanstein Castle from the rest area

Friesenbachweiher (Touringen Stamp Point No. 340)

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