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Münzenberg Gallows – Hell of Rockenberg loop from Rockenberg

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Münzenberg Gallows – Hell of Rockenberg loop from Rockenberg

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Münzenberg Gallows – Hell of Rockenberg loop from Rockenberg

03:26

12.9km

140m

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: June 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.09 km

Münzenberg Protestant Church

Highlight • Religious Site

A small chic church.

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8.45 km

Münzenberg Gallows

Highlight • Historical Site

The Münzenberg gallows, located south-west of the old town centre, are one of the few surviving brick execution sites of this type in Upper Hesse. Two six-sided stone columns, which …

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8.62 km

Picnic area with stone formations and a view of Rockenberg and the Taunus

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice rest area with a table and a bench on a meadow orchard... but here too... no protection from the rain

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11.6 km

Hell of Rockenberg

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Great nature reserve not far from the prison… please do not enter… and I am talking about the nature reserve

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11.7 km

Die Hölle – Marsh Turtle Habitat (Kölsterwiesen near Rockenberg)

Highlight • Lake

We often ride along the cycle path, but unfortunately have never seen a turtle

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12.5 km

Gustav Adolf Protestant Church, Rockenberg

Highlight • Religious Site

Unfortunately, as so often, closed and therefore can only be admired from the outside

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12.8 km

Burg Rockenberg

Highlight • Castle

Beautiful fortification that you should definitely take a look at

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12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.73 km

2.35 km

730 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.73 km

3.36 km

2.06 km

1.60 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Wednesday 19 August

25°C

15°C

22 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

September 7, 2025,Das Ideal einer Burg

A visitor center is not planned for the time being. But that is unlikely to affect the popularity of Münzenberg Castle in the northern Wetterau region. Like few other castles, the twin-towered structure embodies the popular notion of defiance and splendor from the age of chivalry. Yet, perceiving functionality as a harmonious whole is not necessarily a disadvantage. Questions and …

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Münzenberg Gallows – Hell of Rockenberg loop from Rockenberg

Münzenberg Protestant Church

View of Münzenberg Castle

Münzenberg Gallows

Picnic area with stone formations and a view of Rockenberg and the Taunus

Hell of Rockenberg

Die Hölle – Marsh Turtle Habitat (Kölsterwiesen near Rockenberg)

Gustav Adolf Protestant Church, Rockenberg

Burg Rockenberg

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