Frankenstein Castle Ruins – Burgsee Promenade loop from Barchfeld-Immelborn

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Frankenstein Castle Ruins – Burgsee Promenade loop from Barchfeld-Immelborn

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Frankenstein Castle Ruins – Burgsee Promenade loop from Barchfeld-Immelborn

07:56

28.5km

520m

Hiking

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

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.03 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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3.05 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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3.08 km

Frankenstein Cross

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Cross below Frankenstein

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3.34 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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6.46 km

Burgsee, Bad Salzungen

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The Burgsee, in the middle of the city area.

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6.96 km

Burgsee Promenade

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The beautiful lake promenade leads completely around the castle lake.

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7.25 km

Wooden platform at Burgsee

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Here you can let the spot dangle

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16.4 km

Lindchen Linden Tree Viewpoint

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Gorgeous 360 degree panoramic view! Schweina - Liebenstein - Werratal - Frankenstein etc. 😊

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28.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

5.41 km

3.63 km

2.94 km

199 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

6.61 km

4.37 km

3.85 km

2.58 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

11°C

4°C

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

July 11, 2024,Werra-Burgen-Steig • 9: Von Bad Liebenstein nach Bad Salzungen

Today we were able to experience a wonderful stage of the Werra-Burgen-Steige in pleasant hiking weather 🌤.

Starting at the former train station in Bad Liebenstein, we saw a few more parts of the pretty spa town, this time with 🌞! We headed out of the town through the beautiful Elisabeth Park to soon reach the most impressive highlight of …

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