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North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Ruins of Volmarstein Castle

North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Ruins of Volmarstein Castle

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Ruins of Volmarstein Castle

Hiking

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Mountain biking

4.7

(58)

Cycling

4.7

(49)

Running

5.0

(8)

Nordic walking

5.0

(1)

Location: Wetter (Ruhr), Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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July 23, 2018

Mountain biking

A steep path leads you up this hill, on which - still quite proud - the ruin of the castle Volmarstein perched. The remains of the castle are definitely worth seeing, but above all it is the great view of the Ruhr Valley and (in clear weather) far beyond what makes this little detour commendable. A great place for a little break and for the realization that the "coal pot" has long exchanged his gray dress for a very green robe.

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May 29, 2021

Hiking

The ruin is easily accessible today. All paths are developed and secured accordingly. From the castle you have a wonderful panoramic view of the city of Wetter and the town of Volmarstein.
The Burghotel Volmarstein is located below the castle, but its parking space is reserved for hotel guests only. It is therefore advisable to look for a parking space in the village below, the footpath up to the castle is not very far. The “Nettmanscher Hof” car park is opposite the church.

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December 27, 2022

Hiking

Because of the Hunger Force, the archbishop built the castle, which was widely known in its day as one of the most stately castles in the region, but had little …

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Views from the Ruhrhöhenweg – Ruins of Volmarstein Castle loop from Schlebuscher Erbstollen

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Ruins of Volmarstein Castle – Volmarstein Castle Hotel loop from Wetter (Ruhr)

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Ruins of Volmarstein Castle – Views from the Ruhrhöhenweg loop from Elbschebach Witten Bommerholz

21.8km

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 180 m

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Location: Wetter (Ruhr), Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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