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Scharfenburg Keep (bergfried)

Scharfenburg Keep (bergfried)

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Scharfenburg Keep (bergfried)

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4.9

(150)

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5.0

(3)

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Location: Ruhla, Wartburgkreis, Thuringia, Germany

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Tips

April 3, 2024

Hiking

Even though only ruins and the keep remain of the almost thousand-year-old hilltop castle, a visit to the observation tower is worth the climb. With a bit of luck, the visit will coincide with one of the cultural events there during mid-summer.

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August 4, 2021

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You feel like you are in Lord of the Rings, the tower has been restored and offers a panoramic view of the Thaler Land.
Just without dragons.
If there is Ritterspektakulum here again, we will be there.

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July 11, 2018

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The Scharfenburg, at times also Scharfenberg called, is the ruin of over 900 years old hill castle in the district Thal the city Ruhla.

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Details

Informations

Elevation 370 m

Contacts

99842 Ruhla

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Family Friendly

yes

Wheelchair access

no

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Location: Ruhla, Wartburgkreis, Thuringia, Germany

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