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Rustenfelde

Rustenberg Castle Ruins – View of Marth loop from Rustenfelde

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Landkreis Eichsfeld

Rustenfelde

Rustenberg Castle Ruins – View of Marth loop from Rustenfelde

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Rustenberg Castle Ruins – View of Marth loop from Rustenfelde

01:02

3.23km

140m

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

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Rock formations at the foot of the Rusteberg

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On the northwestern slope of the Rusteberg there are several rock formations made of red sandstone. This can be reached if you keep to the right at the edge of …

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1.04 km

Firefighting Pond at Rusteberg

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Covered benches for a rest. Ideal for a group.

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1.51 km

Muschelkalk cliffs

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The typical shell limestone wall mostly consists of horizontal layers of sediment.

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1.82 km

Rustenberg Castle Ruins

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The first castle on the Rusteberg was first mentioned in a document in 1123, but was already destroyed again in 1160. Subsequent buildings and extensions by the archbishops of Mainz …

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View of Hoher Hagen

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While the view from the Rusteberg is otherwise quite limited, there is a forest gap on the western slope that allows a view to the west. Two benches invite you to linger longer!

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1.98 km

Bench With a View of the Valley

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A relaxing break after the climb with a magnificent view

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2.12 km

On the ascent to the Rusteberg, a mighty small-leaved lime tree immediately catches your eye. This was planted about 320 years ago. Due to the special location, it has a short trunk but a powerful crown.

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2.19 km

View of Marth

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There is a nice unobstructed view of Marth from the rest area halfway to the summit of Rusteberg.

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3.23 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.24 km

517 m

222 m

218 m

Surfaces

1.86 km

897 m

222 m

218 m

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Sunday 5 July

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Rustenberg Castle Ruins – View of Marth loop from Rustenfelde

Rock formations at the foot of the Rusteberg

Firefighting Pond at Rusteberg

Muschelkalk cliffs

Rustenberg Castle Ruins

View of Hoher Hagen

Bench With a View of the Valley

Sommerlinde Natural Monument

View of Marth

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