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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

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Hanstein Castle – Teufelskanzel loop from Ebenhöhe-Liebenberg

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Witzenhausen

Hanstein Castle – Teufelskanzel loop from Ebenhöhe-Liebenberg

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Hanstein Castle – Teufelskanzel loop from Ebenhöhe-Liebenberg

05:17

16.8km

550m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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4.53 km

View of Hanstein Castle from the rest area

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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4.95 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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7.19 km

Junkerkuppe

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7.72 km

Ridge path between Teufelskanzel and Hanstein Castle

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This Great Kamm Trail takes you over hill and dale. The old Gerzweg captivates with a beautiful view.

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8.61 km

Teufelskanzel

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is certainly one of the most beautiful vantage points in the area. In the foreground is the horseshoe-shaped Werra loop and behind it the Hessian mountains build up. On the right you can see Ludwigstein Castle, opposite is the Kaufunger Forest and on the left is the Hohe Meissner.

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8.65 km

Mountain hut & inn Teufelskanzel

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The inn is certainly not easy up here, but a rustic inn to my taste, so it can be expensive at times.
Especially because of regional cuisine 👌

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11.2 km

Lindewerra Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lindewerra still has a Stockmacherei that is open to the public. Furthermore, there is a canoe dock and a mobile home parking space right on the Werra Bridge. From here you can also see the old patrol path that leads to the Lindewerrablick vantage point.

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