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Rustenberg Castle Ruins – Rustebach Valley loop from Arenshausen

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Rustenberg Castle Ruins – Rustebach Valley loop from Arenshausen

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4.8

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Rustenberg Castle Ruins – Rustebach Valley loop from Arenshausen

03:06

10.9km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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4.94 km

Rustenberg Castle Ruins

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The first castle on the Rusteberg was first mentioned in a document in 1123, but was already destroyed again in 1160. Subsequent buildings and extensions by the archbishops of Mainz …

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On the ascent to the Rusteberg, a mighty small-leaved lime tree immediately catches your eye. This was planted about 320 years ago. Due to the special location, it has a short trunk but a powerful crown.

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5.30 km

View of Marth

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There is a nice unobstructed view of Marth from the rest area halfway to the summit of Rusteberg.

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5.96 km

Rock formations at the foot of the Rusteberg

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On the northwestern slope of the Rusteberg there are several rock formations made of red sandstone. This can be reached if you keep to the right at the edge of …

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Baroque Church of St. Peter and Paul in Rustenfelde

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A jewel in Eichsfeld. The baroque furnishings of the church are a real eye-catcher. The carved altar was donated by the brothers Wilhelm (Dominican) and Lorenz (royal Bohemian court agent) Osburg, famous citizens of Rustenfeld.

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7.10 km

Old summer lime tree with wayside shrine

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At the entrance to Rustenfelde, hikers are greeted by a wayside shrine surrounded by 2 linden trees. The wayside shrine was erected in 1735. A summer linden tree was planted …

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7.81 km

Rustebach Valley

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The landscape is really very beautiful!

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9.58 km

Rustebach Rock Formation

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The sandstone occurrences extend as far as Göttingen

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10.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.67 km

2.58 km

955 m

493 m

222 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.41 km

2.67 km

2.12 km

1.68 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

23°C

14°C

20 %

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Rustenberg Castle Ruins – Rustebach Valley loop from Arenshausen

Rustenberg Castle Ruins

Sommerlinde Natural Monument

View of Marth

Rock formations at the foot of the Rusteberg

Baroque Church of St. Peter and Paul in Rustenfelde

Old summer lime tree with wayside shrine

Rustebach Valley

Rustebach Rock Formation

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