Normannstein Castle – View of Treffurt loop from Treffurt

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Normannstein Castle – View of Treffurt loop from Treffurt

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Normannstein Castle – View of Treffurt loop from Treffurt

01:06

3.57km

140m

Hiking

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: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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82 m

Treffurt Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

The market square in Treffurt is the lively center of this charming half-timbered town in the Werra Valley. Surrounded by a picturesque backdrop of well-preserved half-timbered houses, it exudes a special atmosphere that immediately captivates visitors.

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127 m

Treffurt Town Hall and Ratskeller

Highlight • Historical Site

Treffurt's town hall is particularly impressive with its mighty half-timbered tower. The pretty market square is bustling with restaurants.

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324 m

St. Bonifatius Church (Treffurt)

Highlight • Religious Site

The Protestant town church of St. Boniface in Treffurt is located in the upper part of the old town and therefore has a striking effect even from a distance. The …

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475 m

Normannstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

From the historic old town of Treffurt, a natural hiking trail leads up to Normannstein Castle. Suitable even for less experienced hikers. Benches along the path invite you to take a break.

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2.20 km

Wooden Hand Sculpture (Ars Natura)

Highlight • Monument

Rest area in the immediate vicinity of the "Hand" hiking car park above Normannstein Castle, near Treffurt.

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2.21 km

Entrance to the Cherry Plantation of the City of Treffurt

Highlight • Natural

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2.59 km

Normannstein Castle (Touringen stamp location No. 89)

Highlight • Castle

Normannstein Castle is impressively situated high above the town of Treffurt and offers magnificent views over the old town and the Werra Valley.

The castle complex is well restored and can be walked around in a circle.

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2.69 km

View of Treffurt

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.57 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.31 km

674 m

577 m

Surfaces

1.36 km

812 m

763 m

570 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

11°C

1°C

40 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

December 4, 2022,Burgstieg – Burg Normannstein Runde von Treffurt

Easy tour with a stop at the Burgschänke (open only on Sundays from 11 a.m.) Mulled wine stands along the way open from 2 p.m.

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April 28, 2024,Kirschblütenfest Treffurt

The ascent and descent to the festival was nice,🥰 I would have expected more from the festival itself than a sausage and drinks stand😥. Anyway, I went hiking with the family in my old hometown again 😎

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