Heiligenburg Castle

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Heiligenburg Castle is a castle on the hill of Heiligenberg in the district of Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Hesse, Germany. ()

Local name: Burg Heiligenburg Coordinates: 51°7'58"N, 9°27'33"E

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Heiligenburg Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Scharfenstein, Stellbergsee, Wotanstein, Lotterberg.

5 miNW
Climbing
Scharfenstein
128 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...
6.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Stellbergsee
175 min walk • Stellbergsee is a lake in Söhre, Landkreis Kassel and Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Hesse, Germany. At an elevation of 356 m, its surface area is 0.014 km².
4.4 miNW
Prehistoric site
Wotanstein
112 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.
3.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Lotterberg
101 min walk • Lotterberg is a 305 m high hill between the villages of Wolfershausen and Deute in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Hesse, Germany.
4.2 miN
Prehistoric site
Riesenstein
107 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.
4.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Mader Stein
106 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.
1.7 miW
Forts and castles
Felsburg
44 min walk • 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.
4.9 miN
Concentration camp
Breitenau concentration camp, Guxhagen
126 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.
5.3 miN
51°12'32"N • 9°28'37"E
Freibad Guxhagen, Guxhagen
136 min walk • Amusement, Water park, Swimming
3.7 miE
Town
Melsungen
94 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 miN
Locality
Altenbrunslar
62 min walk • Altenbunslar is a small village in North Hesse, Germany. It is part of the town Felsberg.