Löwenstein-Weg Castle (Bad Zwesten)
- 2: 05 pm
- 7,30 km
- 183 m
- 183 m
- 225 m
- 334 m
- 109 m
- Start: Hiking car park “Urfftal”, leisure pond complex Bad Zwesten-Oberurff
- Destination: Hiking car park “Urfftal”, Bad Zwesten-Oberurff recreational pond
The approximately 7,3 km circular hiking trail starts at the "Urfftal" hiking car park at the recreational pond in Bad Zwesten-Oberurff-Schiffelborn. The trail begins on a steep path up the castle hill and through a section of the castle moat circular trail to the Löwenstein castle ruins with its snack bar. The "short circular trail" is 1,2 km long and primarily follows the "old" castle moat. Upon reaching the Löwenstein castle ruins, the climb up the 26-meter-high former defense tower is rewarded with a fantastic view. The "Panoramablick" section then continues along the edge of the forest, past the "Funkenstein" mountain, to Bad Zwesten. Along the way, you can take a break at one of the numerous seating areas and once again enjoy breathtaking views over the Wälzebach valley and the distinctive low mountain landscape.
The former Löwenstein Castle dates back to the 13th century and has been partially reconstructed.
The hiking trail leads on the “Talblick” section of the path over meadows and fields back towards the Löwenstein castle ruins and on the “forest path” to the parking lot back to the starting point.
The circular trail is one of the 16 "Kellerwald Jewels," distinguished by their scenic forest paths and breathtaking views. These jewels are carefully selected routes ranging in length from approximately 4,5 km to almost 15 km. If you enjoyed the hike, discover another gem of the Kellerwald and Edersee region.
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Directions
The 7,3 km long circular hiking trail starts at the “Urfftal” hiking car park at the leisure pond in Bad Zwesten-Oberurff-Schiffelborn.
At the beginning the path leads on a steep path up the castle hill and through part of the moat circular path to the Löwenstein ruins with a snack station. The “small circular route” is 1,2 km long and essentially leads over the “old” moat. Along the edge of the forest you then take the “Panoramablick” section of the route past “Funkenstein” to Bad Zwesten. The hiking trail leads on the “Talblick” section of the path over meadows and fields back towards the Löwenstein castle ruins and on the “forest path” to the parking lot back to the hiking parking lot at the leisure pond.
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Arrival & Parking
We recommend traveling to Bad Zwesten via the federal highways B3 and B485.
To get to the official starting point "Urfftal - Freizeitteichanlage" near Bad Zwesten-Oberurff-Schiffelborn, continue on the B3 towards the south and turn right onto Niederurffer Str. (entrance to Oberurff-Schiffelborn). Then immediately left onto Frankfurter Str., which leads to K61 (Bergfreiheiter Str.). Turn left here towards Bergfreiheit. Shortly after leaving Oberurff-Schiffelborn you will find the starting point on the right.
Line 410 - Borken-Bad Zwesten-Bad Wildungen
A particularly large catchment area can be reached by bus line 410: These buses run between Borken and Bad Wildungen (here DB connections) every hour and include Bad Zwesten and Oberurff on the halfway line!
Routes 407 and 411 (school buses)
Lines 407 and 411 complement Bad Zwesten and Oberurff on the Hessian school days.
AST - call share taxis
With CallSammelTaxis (AST), the NVV ensures mobility on routes that are not in great demand. Instead of taking the bus, you can travel here in normal taxis or rental cars. AST also have fixed timetables - you just have to register your wish to travel by telephone (usually) up to 30 minutes before the journey. Also remember that AST only run when there are no normal buses running at the same time.
Call shared taxi center: +49 (0) 800-9390800
All connections can be clearly seen via the NVV timetable information!
More information / links
Books
www.badzwesten.de/documents/tourismus/flyer-burg-loewenstein-weg/burg-loewenstein-weg-flyer.pdf
Our tip
The highlight of the Burg-Löwenstein trail is the fantastic view from the tower. Afterwards, a visit to the snack bar is worthwhile. Check opening times online.
safety instructions
The official rescue points (e.g. HR-47) are entered/marked on the maps and signs on site. If you are injured, you can inform the emergency services (telephone: 112) of the relevant point.
In snow and wet weather, the steep path to the Löwenstein ruins can be avoided to the left via the “Forest Path” section (parallel to the Kellerwaldsteig).
Map
Hiking and cycling map Kellerwald-Edersee - ISBN 978-3-86973-189-6 - Kartografie Kommunale Verlagsgesellschaft mbH (1:33.000)
author
Bastian Herbig (path sponsor)
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