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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Eichsfeld
Marth

Rustenberg Castle Ruins – View of Marth loop from Marth

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Eichsfeld
Marth

Rustenberg Castle Ruins – View of Marth loop from Marth

Easy

4.3

(3)

14

hikers

Rustenberg Castle Ruins – View of Marth loop from Marth

00:52

2.74km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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320 m

St. Aegidius Parish Church, Marth

Highlight • Religious Site

The current church was first mentioned in 1732. The high altar dates from the 18th century. The organ created in 1910/1911 was built by Louis Krell and son from Duderstadt.

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982 m

Firefighting Pond at Rusteberg

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Covered benches for a rest. Ideal for a group.

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1.45 km

Muschelkalk cliffs

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The typical shell limestone wall mostly consists of horizontal layers of sediment.

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4

1.68 km

Bench With a View of the Valley

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A relaxing break after the climb with a magnificent view

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1.69 km

View of Hoher Hagen

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While the view from the Rusteberg is otherwise quite limited, there is a forest gap on the western slope that allows a view to the west. Two benches invite you to linger longer!

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1.84 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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2.06 km

Sommerlinde Natural Monument

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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2.13 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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2.74 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.05 km

517 m

446 m

445 m

236 m

Surfaces

875 m

670 m

529 m

361 m

236 m

< 100 m

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