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Portal to Frankenstein – Frankenstein Castle Ruins loop from Bad Salzungen

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Portal to Frankenstein – Frankenstein Castle Ruins loop from Bad Salzungen

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Portal to Frankenstein – Frankenstein Castle Ruins loop from Bad Salzungen

02:55

10.6km

150m

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: May 6, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.92 km

Winding path to Frankenstein Castle

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From the hiking car park in Kloster Allendorf, the path winds its way to Frankenstein Castle.

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2.55 km

Frankenstein Cross

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Cross below Frankenstein

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2.57 km

Portal to Frankenstein

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A modern work of art in front of the castle ruins forms a portal to the grounds.

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2.59 km

Frankenstein Castle Ruins

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The small ruin may look old, but it dates back to 1891. At that time, the community of Frankenstein built this small artificial ruin from the meager remains of the …

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9.11 km

Brine Tower and Graduation Tower, Bad Salzungen

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Bad Salzungen belongs to the Werra potash district - potash salts have been extracted here on a large scale since the 19th century. Salt extraction in Bad Salzungen goes back …

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9.20 km

Bad Salzungen Graduation Tower

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Very great facility for relaxing and inhaling.

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9.72 km

Market Fountain with Two Women (Marktbrunnen mit Zwei Frauen), Bad Salzungen

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The market fountain with two female figures symbolizes the cure: while the sick woman is writhing in pain, the healthy woman is handing her the healing brine.
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9.93 km

Historic City Wall of Bad Salzungen

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The first reference to a city fortification is probably in the 14th century.
Unfortunately, only fragments of the city wall have survived.

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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.18 km

2.35 km

2.02 km

933 m

160 m

Surfaces

5.31 km

2.60 km

1.61 km

774 m

316 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Portal to Frankenstein – Frankenstein Castle Ruins loop from Bad Salzungen

Winding path to Frankenstein Castle

Frankenstein Cross

Portal to Frankenstein

Frankenstein Castle Ruins

Brine Tower and Graduation Tower, Bad Salzungen

Bad Salzungen Graduation Tower

Market Fountain with Two Women (Marktbrunnen mit Zwei Frauen), Bad Salzungen

Historic City Wall of Bad Salzungen

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