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Schellenberg Castle

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  • Location: Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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    July 12, 2026

    Hiking

    🏰Schloss Schellenberg🏰 -
    a well-preserved castle
    on a wooded hill of the Ruhrhöhen
    in the Essen
    district of Rellinghausen🌳.
    First mentioned in the 12th century,
    it developed from a moated castle into an impressive palace🏰.
    Today, Schloss Schellenberg has developed into a modern office location.
    Through the mix of well-known and attractive companies, it has been possible to fill the castle complex with new life🏰.
    The complex has been a listed monument since 1984🏰.
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    June 13, 2024

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    Schellenberg Castle is a well-preserved castle in the Essen district of Rellinghausen. First mentioned in the 12th century under the name "Haus auf`m Berge", it has been the property of the von Vittinghoff family called Schell zu Schellenberg since 1452. It is one of the rare examples of a former, high-lying, two-part moated castle. The complex has been a listed building since 1984 and is a modern office location.
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    View of Baldeney Lake – Schellenberg Castle loop from Heisinger Ruhraue

    9.88km

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    170m

    170m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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    Elevation 110 m

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    Location: Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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