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Gladenbach

Diabas Cave Spring – Ruins of Blankenstein Castle loop from Gladenbach

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Marburg-Biedenkopf
Gladenbach

Diabas Cave Spring – Ruins of Blankenstein Castle loop from Gladenbach

Moderate

4.8

(21)

86

hikers

Diabas Cave Spring – Ruins of Blankenstein Castle loop from Gladenbach

02:39

9.77km

140m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Lahn-Dill-Bergland

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4.79 km

Bench With a View of Runzhausen

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Such views are always welcome on a hike. Unfortunately, it was quite overcast when we were there.

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2

5.20 km

Welcome to the homepage of the Beekeeping Association 1872 Gladenbach and Surroundings e.V.

The beekeeping association 1872 Gladenbach and surroundings e.V. is one of the oldest associations in the city …

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5.82 km

Great vantage point from up here.

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4

7.09 km

Diabas Cave Spring

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This small water outlet from a cave is located below the hiking section "Hinterländer Schweiz".

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8.48 km

An instructive path for young and old

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8.79 km

Especially on weekends you can park very well here and start one of many tours in this beautiful landscape

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9.02 km

Ruins of Blankenstein Castle

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The castle was owned by the Lords of Merenberg. Burgmann was Ernst von Rodheim, whom the von Nordeck and von Biedenfeld drove out of the castle with the support of …

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9.77 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.37 km

887 m

781 m

722 m

Surfaces

3.09 km

3.05 km

1.61 km

1.20 km

774 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Monday 18 May

16°C

4°C

37 %

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