Burg Gleichenstein

#3046 among destinations in Germany

Forts and castles

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Gleichenstein Castle, formerly also called Velseck or Felseck, is a hilltop castle on the castle hill between the municipality of Wachstedt and the district of Martinfeld of the municipality of Schimberg in the Eichsfeld district in Thuringia.

Coordinates: 51°17'32"N, 10°12'21"E

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ThuringiaGermany

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Burg Gleichenstein – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hülfensberg, Burg Scharfenstein, St. Alban, Schloss Martinfeld.

5.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Hülfensberg
140 min walk • Hülfensberg, located in the heart of Germany, is a place of serene beauty and historical significance. This hill, crowned by the Hülfensberg Monastery, offers a window into the past and a haven of tranquility for the modern visitor.
5.6 miNE
Forts and castles, History museum
Burg Scharfenstein
144 min walk • Scharfenstein Castle is a high medieval castle in Eichsfeld, which was first mentioned in documents in 1209.
4.1 miSE
Church
St. Alban
105 min walk • St. Alban is the Roman Catholic parish church of Effelder in the Obereichsfeld region of Thuringia. It is popularly known as the Eichsfeld Cathedral, along with the Basilica of St. Cyriakus in Duderstadt.
1.2 miW
Forts and castles
Schloss Martinfeld
31 min walk • Martinfeld Castle is located in the village of Martinfeld in Eichsfeld. The castle was built in 1611 as a manor house of the noble Thuringian family von Bodungen, which had settled in Martinfeld since 1518.
7.5 miSW
Locality
Meinhard
192 min walk • One of the main attractions in Meinhard is the stunning Werratalsee, a picturesque lake surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely boat ride on the tranquil waters or simply relax on the shores and take in the breathtaking views.

Burg Gleichenstein

Facts and practical information

Burg Gleichenstein plan & book

Burg Gleichenstein – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Hülfensberg

Burg Scharfenstein

St. Alban

Schloss Martinfeld

Meinhard