Old Town, Braunfels – Braunfels Castle ring wall loop from Braunfels

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Old Town, Braunfels – Braunfels Castle ring wall loop from Braunfels

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Old Town, Braunfels – Braunfels Castle ring wall loop from Braunfels

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5.33km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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155 m

Old Town, Braunfels

Highlight • Historical Site

The old town in Braunfels is designed as a bailey-like extension of the castle. It is dominated by the castle and market square as well as by several defensive walls …

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214 m

Braunfels Castle ring wall

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The gate leads through the ring wall into the castle complex. Here there are more pretty half-timbered houses and a fountain.
Braunfels Castle is still inhabited by the princely family. …

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1.28 km

View of Braunfels Castle

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The poignant view of Braunfels Castle is already legendary. The castle is also known worldwide as "Hessisch Neu Schwanstein" and is definitely worth a visit.
The wealth of the castle …

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1.76 km

Tree Leaf Identification Board – Taunus Forest Trail

Highlight • Rest Area

On the hiking trail there are small stations such as leaf recognition, making sounds. Fun for kids and grown-ups.

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3.06 km

Schiller Memorial Wooden Sculpture

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There are many stations on the Eulenweg hiking trail, such as leaf recognition, sound wood, various tree species.

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3.87 km

View of Braunfels Castle

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Braunfels is always beautiful

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4.14 km

View of Braunfels Castle

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Always nice to look at when the Braunfels Castle is reflected in the water.

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4.21 km

Large Pond, Braunfels

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The small ponds next to these large ones are fed by thermal springs, so they never freeze over. American slider turtles that have been released can also be found there.

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5.33 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.13 km

1.07 km

412 m

389 m

330 m

Surfaces

2.83 km

976 m

943 m

592 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

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Comments

January 1, 2025,Rundweg "Braunfelser Schloss"

First resolution for the new year: go hiking more and spend time in nature. 🌲
That's why we went on a little walk around Braunfels with the dog group today.
I wish all Komootlers lots of fun and a happy new year. 🎉😁

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