Portal to Frankenstein – Frankenstein Castle Ruins loop from Bad Salzungen

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Portal to Frankenstein – Frankenstein Castle Ruins loop from Bad Salzungen

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Portal to Frankenstein – Frankenstein Castle Ruins loop from Bad Salzungen

01:17

4.45km

100m

Hiking

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: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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115 m

Winding path to Frankenstein Castle

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From the hiking car park in Kloster Allendorf, the path winds its way to Frankenstein Castle.

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746 m

Frankenstein Cross

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Cross below Frankenstein

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770 m

Portal to Frankenstein

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A modern work of art in front of the castle ruins forms a portal to the grounds.

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790 m

Frankenstein Castle Ruins

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The small ruin may look old, but it dates back to 1891. At that time, the community of Frankenstein built this small artificial ruin from the meager remains of the …

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832 m

View of Immelborn and Barchfeld from Pummpälzweg

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From here you have a great view of Immelborn and Barchfeld.

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1.87 km

Panorama Trail to Frankenstein Castle Ruins

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2.63 km

Neuroth Marsh Nature Reserve

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Nice landscape and a nice bike path

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4.45 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.93 km

879 m

405 m

206 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.96 km

1.78 km

443 m

186 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

7°C

24 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

June 14, 2025,Rundwanderung - Frankenstein - Bad Salzungen

Because of the temperatures forecast for today's midday (>30°C), we chose a shorter route, which is described as easy. However, it's also a Nordic walking route, which I can certainly confirm for the first part, as the path is paved throughout. After that, we follow dirt paths past fields, finally finishing with a steep descent towards the town. Our dog …

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