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Hiking Highlight
The Hambach Castle is nice to look at on its hill, but that is not the deciding factor. Going up there, "up to the castle" and being at the birthplace …
Tip by Klaus Schade
Hiking Highlight
The earliest mention of Wolfsburg is contained in a Lehensurkunde of 1269. An interesting and very long castle ruin. Definitely worth a visit. Admission is free and it is accessible at all times.
Tip by Manfred 🌳
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Mountain Biking Highlight
Starting point for many tours
Tip by Octavian
Hiking Highlight
You will miss the Hambach Castle at this place.
It is just one of the many possibilities in the vineyards from which you can see the castle well.
Tip by Kauai
Hiking Highlight
An old steam locomotive runs under the castle.
Refreshments are possible at the castle in the castle tavern. Open again (as of June 2017)
Note opening times
Tip by Ralf
Bike Touring Highlight
Great views of the Rhine plain and the Haardt. Beautiful restored castle complex
Tip by Jörg Hinsenkamp
Hiking Highlight
According to legend, the castle Erfenstein was once connected with Spangenberg Castle (on the opposite side of the valley) by a leather bridge. de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sage_von_der_Ledernen_Br%C3%BCcke
Tip by Johannes
Bike Touring Highlight
Once up there is really worth a break here. There are beautiful benches where you can rest and enjoy the great view of Neustadt an der Weinstraße. The Schlossberg itself …
Tip by Johanna
Mountain Biking Highlight
The castle Spangenberg was built according to the legend of the wild Kaspar. Its wild name addition came from the dedication party of the castle, which ended only when all …
Tip by Martin Donat
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