Ludwigstein Castle – Hanstein Castle loop from Eichenberg

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Neu-Eichenberg

Ludwigstein Castle – Hanstein Castle loop from Eichenberg

Hard

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Ludwigstein Castle – Hanstein Castle loop from Eichenberg

07:07

24.3km

650m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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After 21.4 km for 84 m

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Start point

Train Station

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7.25 km

Ebenhöhe-Liebenberg

Nature Reserve

9.20 km

Werleshausen

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Werleshausen Castle is the mansion of the Werleshausen manor house, which dates back to the High Middle Ages.

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The late medieval Knights' Castle was already very dilapidated at the beginning of the 20th century, but was then rediscovered by the members of the Wandering Bird. The association Wandervogel acquired the castle after the First World War and rebuilt it on its own. Today, the castle complex is a youth hostel, on which of course hikers and cyclists can spend the night - a must for hikers on the Werra-Burgen-Steig.

More information can be found at burgludwigstein.de.

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12.8 km

View of Ludwigstein Castle

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The Ludwigstein Youth Castle is very beautiful and has a great inner courtyard.

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14.4 km

View of Hanstein Castle

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Due to the deforestation, you have a beautiful view of the Hanstein

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14.9 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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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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15.4 km

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 due to its location above Bornhagen. But even if you can not warm yourself too much for medieval walls, it's worth making a detour to the castle wall or the towers: from here you have a fantastic view over the hills of the Eichsfeld up to the mountains of the Thuringian Forest and the Hoher Meissner ,

Opening hours:
March to October:
Monday to Sunday 10am to 6pm
November:
Monday to Sunday 10am to 4pm
December to February:
on weekends and public holidays 10am to 4pm

Ticket prices:
Children 1.50 Euro
Adults 3.50 euros

More information can be found at burgruine-hanstein.de

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23.8 km