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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Shepherd's Castle

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Ringgau

Shepherd's Castle

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Shepherd's Castle

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Location: Ringgau, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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Daniela - danik145

October 14, 2025

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The Shepherd's Castle probably got its name from the steep rock walls, which suggest a castle. However, no castle ever stood here. Nevertheless, a legend tells that the Shepherd's Castle …

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Elevation 450 m

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Wednesday 3 June

18°C

13°C

92 %

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Location: Ringgau, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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