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Darmstadt District

Landkreis Offenbach

Bannturm Heusenstamm

Darmstadt District

Landkreis Offenbach

Bannturm Heusenstamm

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Bannturm Heusenstamm

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Location: Heusenstamm, Landkreis Offenbach, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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September 19, 2018

Hiking

n 1180, at the time of Barbarossa, Eberhard Waro von Hagen-Husilstam received part of the Dreieich area as an imperial fief. In the Bieberaue, surrounded by water and swamp, he built his moated castle, which probably served as a watchtower in the imperial protective forest. This in turn could be an explanation for the name "Bannturm", which is still used today.
Source: heusenstamm.de/Portals/0/Resources/1363/Downloads/Schaetze-Wegweiser-RZ.pdf

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Siegfried Kühn

February 21, 2024

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There are some events here in summer.

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October 27, 2025

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The Bannturm (Bann Tower) contains parts of its walls made of humped red sandstone blocks, presumably dating back to the earliest times of the castle's history, as well as hewn stone and bricks from various eras. The tower, with its strong vaults and cellar, was accessed via a spiral staircase at the southeast corner. It was divided into several floors and once had a gabled roof. The tower also served as a prison for a time.

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Schönborn Castle – Heusenstamm Castle Avenue loop from See am Goldberg

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Schönborn Castle – Heusenstamm Castle Avenue loop from Landkreis Offenbach

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#3.

Bieberbach – Schönborn Castle loop from Düne am Galgen

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01:38

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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