Burg Rockenberg – Hell of Rockenberg loop from Rockenberg

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Burg Rockenberg – Hell of Rockenberg loop from Rockenberg

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Burg Rockenberg – Hell of Rockenberg loop from Rockenberg

02:42

10.3km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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357 m

Rockenberg Castle

Highlight • Castle

Significant parts of this hilltop castle are still preserved today!
It is located on a mountain ledge on the edge of the old town center of the municipality of Rockenberg …

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631 m

Gustav Adolf Protestant Church, Rockenberg

Highlight • Religious Site

Unfortunately, as so often, closed and therefore can only be admired from the outside

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1.35 km

Hell of Rockenberg

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Great nature reserve not far from the prison… please do not enter… and I am talking about the nature reserve

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1.42 km

Die Hölle – Marsh Turtle Habitat (Kölsterwiesen near Rockenberg)

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We often ride along the cycle path, but unfortunately have never seen a turtle

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4.49 km

Picnic area with stone formations and a view of Rockenberg and the Taunus

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Nice rest area with a table and a bench on a meadow orchard... but here too... no protection from the rain

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5.71 km

Altstädter Gate of Münzenberg Castle

Highlight • Castle

Old Town Gate is the name of the gate

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7.53 km

View of Münzenberg Castle from Rockenberg

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The Münzenburg....Always a great sight! And the view is not to be scoffed at either!

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10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.92 km

1.82 km

508 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.82 km

2.07 km

1.24 km

138 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

16°C

8°C

96 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

October 29, 2024,Burg Münzenberg – Rockenberg ❤️ Wetterau 🤍Mittelhessen

Today I'm taking you on a hike that combines history, nature and impressive panoramas. The starting point is the town of Münzenberg, whose landmark - the imposing castle ruins - tower high above the Wetterau. The castle was built in the 12th century by Kuno von Hagen-Arnsburg and was considered a symbol of the Staufers' claim to power. With its …

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