Hanstein Castle – St. Marien Church, Rimbach loop from Bornhagen

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Hanstein Castle – St. Marien Church, Rimbach loop from Bornhagen

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Hanstein Castle – St. Marien Church, Rimbach loop from Bornhagen

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2.54km

80m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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5 m

Evangelical Church of Peace Bornhagen

Highlight • Religious Site

From here the footpath leads up to Hanstein Castle.

The Protestant church in Catholic Eichsfeld was built in 1877.

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515 m

Hanstein Castle

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Hanstein Castle is considered to be the largest castle ruin in Central Germany - but even without this distinction, the huge complex is a must visit for all castle lovers …

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720 m

St. Marien Church, Rimbach

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"The Roman Catholic village church of St. Marien is in the district of Rimbach in the Bornhagen municipality in the Eichsfeld district in Thuringia." de.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Marien_(Rimbach)

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1.09 km

View of Hanstein Castle from the rest area

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A great view of the ruins of Hanstein Castle and the small town of Rimbach. But the mountains and the forest in the background also invite you to take a hike. The paths are well maintained and well signposted.

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1.15 km

Friesenbachweiher (Touringen Stamp Point No. 340)

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Here, directly on the Kolonnenweg, there is also a small pavilion, which offers a rest area with a view of the castle.

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1.42 km

Bench and Information Board IV – Hansteiner Burgfrieden

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Rest bench and information board IV about Hanstein Castle

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2.49 km

Klausenhof

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Swiss, nice restaurant, with large parking lot

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2.50 km

Klausenhof Inn

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An absolute must, the rustic Klausenhof is an absolute highlight.
A completely different enjoyment experience, 🤗
You can also stay overnight here.
Good starting point for excursions.

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