Felsburg

#2669 among destinations in Germany

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Felsburg Castle in Felsberg on the Eder River in the Schwalm-Eder district of northern Hesse is the partial ruins of a hilltop castle on a basalt knoll 199 m above sea level that rises in the center of the town. It is maintained by an association.

Coordinates: 51°8'9"N, 9°25'13"E

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Felsburg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Scharfenstein, Heiligenburg Castle, Wotanstein, Lotterberg.

4.1 miN
Climbing
Scharfenstein
104 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Germany, Scharfenstein emerges as an exhilarating climbing spot that beckons adventurers and rock climbing enthusiasts from around the globe. This rugged locale is characterized by its striking rock formations and challenging ascents, offering a...
1.7 miE
Forts and castles
Heiligenburg Castle
44 min walk • Heiligenburg Castle is a castle on the hill of Heiligenberg in the district of Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Hesse, Germany. Heilgenberg is a 393 m high hill close to the town of Felsberg-Gensungen in North Hesse. The hill is the remains of an extinct Miocene volcano, of which only the basalt that filled the neck of the volcano remains.
2.9 miNW
Prehistoric site
Wotanstein
74 min walk • The Wotanstein, also known as 'Wodanstein' or earlier on 'Malstein', is a small megalith or menhir situated close to the village of Maden, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Hesse, Germany.
3.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Lotterberg
86 min walk • Lotterberg is a 305 m high hill between the villages of Wolfershausen and Deute in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Hesse, Germany.
4 miN
Prehistoric site
Riesenstein
104 min walk • The Riesenstein is a megalith or menhir, which is situated close to the village of Wolfershausen. It is the largest megalith in the district of Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Hesse, Germany.
7.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Singliser See
185 min walk • Singliser See is a lake in West Hesse Depression, Hesse, Germany. At an elevation of 185 m, its surface area is 74 ha.
2.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Mader Stein
71 min walk • Mader Stein, or Maderstein, is a 265 m high hill in North Hesse, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, north-east of the village of Maden, which belongs to the town of Gudensberg.
5.2 miNE
Concentration camp
Breitenau concentration camp, Guxhagen
134 min walk • Breitenau concentration camp was one of the first concentration camps established by the Nazis. It was founded in June 1933 as an addition to the Breitenau Labor and Welfare House, less than six months after the Nazis had seized power in Germany.
5.6 miNE
51°12'32"N • 9°28'37"E
Freibad Guxhagen, Guxhagen
143 min walk • Amusement, Water park, Swimming
5.4 miE
Town
Melsungen
137 min walk • One of the town's main attractions is its stunning old town. Stroll through the narrow cobblestone streets and admire the beautifully restored half-timbered houses that date back to the 16th century. The Rathaus, or town hall, is a true gem with its intricate façade...
2.4 miNE
Locality
Altenbrunslar
61 min walk • Altenbunslar is a small village in North Hesse, Germany. It is part of the town Felsberg.