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Marburg-Biedenkopf
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Rachelshausen Half-Timbered Chapel

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Gießen District

Marburg-Biedenkopf
Gladenbach

Rachelshausen Half-Timbered Chapel

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Rachelshausen Half-Timbered Chapel

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  • Location: Gladenbach, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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    October 18, 2020

    Hiking

    The small chapel of Rachelshausen was probably built in 1626/1627. It is a two-storey, listed half-timbered church. The numerous decorative forms in the parapet area are atypical for the region …
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    May 31, 2021

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    Beautiful half-timbered chapel. More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelische_Kapelle_Rachelshausen
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    February 9, 2025

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    A gem in the small town of Rachelshausen. Lovingly restored, it stands in the middle of the village. A description on the chapel shows what the church looked like before the renovation in 1935. A remarkable difference. At the nearby bus stop you can find more information about the town and the surrounding area.
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    Rachelshausen Quarry loop from Gladenbach

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 470 m

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    Location: Gladenbach, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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