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Landkreis Gießen

Vetzberg Castle Ruins – View of Gleiberg Castle loop from Vetzberg

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Landkreis Gießen

Vetzberg Castle Ruins – View of Gleiberg Castle loop from Vetzberg

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Vetzberg Castle Ruins – View of Gleiberg Castle loop from Vetzberg

01:58

6.79km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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Bus stop

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522 m

Vetzberg Gate Tower

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Medieval backdrop below Vetzberg Castle.

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686 m

Vetzberg Castle Ruins

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The ruins of the summit castle stand on the extinct volcano of the same name, Vetzberg. The upper castle of the hilltop castle with the keep was probably built in the first half of the 12th century. It was first mentioned in a document in 1150. In 1226 it was announced as Vogtisberg. This designation, from which the current name is derived, means that the castle was a second castle of the Counts of Gleiberg and was occupied by their bailiffs. From the middle of the 13th century, the facility was expanded by building the lower castle.

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3.44 km

View of Gleiberg Castle

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As you climb you have a very nice view of the well-preserved Gleiberg Castle.

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3.97 km

📸 Beautiful view

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4.04 km

View from Burg Gleiberg towards Vetzberg and Dünsberg

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Very nice castle with great restaurant delicious food great location for parties more info burggleiberg.de

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4.17 km

View of the Großer Feldberg

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great view of Gießen, Heuchelheim and the Vetzberg

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4.18 km

Path to Gleiberg Castle

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The castle and the restaurant are always worth a visit.

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4.28 km

Steep Path Behind the Castle Ruins

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Narrow way from the church to the village.

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6.79 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.66 km

1.59 km

354 m

175 m

Surfaces

2.98 km

1.74 km

988 m

607 m

413 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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