L3 - Local hiking trail Bad Laasphe - "Wittgenstein Castle and old castle"

2:15 h
7.04 km
205 m
205 m
320 m
525 m
205 m
Start: Hiking map - Hiking portal Wilhelmsplatz / Haus des Gastes Bad Laasphe (town centre)
Destination: Hiking map - Hiking portal Wilhelmsplatz / Haus des Gastes Bad Laasphe (town centre)

Scenic circular route in front of the impressive backdrop of the historic Wittgenstein ancestral castle.

Following in the footsteps of the old landgraves, this historically inspired circular route takes you to the former residence castle, which is situated 470m above the town.

Although the building is unfortunately not open to the public inside, it is worth staying here for a while. Old stables, riding arenas, former cemeteries in the outer area, and the well-maintained old building are wonderful photo motifs.

From here, the circular route runs past remnants of a prehistoric fortification on the old castle. The return route leads from the school along a beautiful path to the Friedwald back towards the town.

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Start

Hiking map - Hiking portal Wilhelmsplatz / Haus des Gastes Bad Laasphe (town centre)

Schloss Wittgenstein

Fortress/Castle

Destination

Hiking map - Hiking portal Wilhelmsplatz / Haus des Gastes Bad Laasphe (town centre)

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Directions

The circular route begins in the town centre and initially passes through the beautiful paved old town with the historic church, the half-timbered houses, and the town fountain. Then the ascent to the former residence castle of the Counts of Wittgenstein begins, which today functions in baroque splendor and with modern facilities as a school, boarding school, hotel, and event location. It towers 470 m above the town. One should enjoy the view of the historic building for a while before heading towards the school buildings and then entering the forest again in the direction of the old castle. From here, the circular route runs past remnants of a prehistoric fortification on the old castle. The return route from the school leads along a beautiful path to the Friedwald back towards the town.

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