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Landkreis Gießen

Wettenberg

View of Gleiberg Castle – View of Gleiberg Castle loop from Krofdorf-Gleiberg

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Landkreis Gießen

Wettenberg

View of Gleiberg Castle – View of Gleiberg Castle loop from Krofdorf-Gleiberg

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4.9

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View of Gleiberg Castle – View of Gleiberg Castle loop from Krofdorf-Gleiberg

02:47

9.96km

190m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Bus stop

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546 m

View of Gleiberg Castle

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As you climb you have a very nice view of the well-preserved Gleiberg Castle.

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790 m

View of Gleiberg and Vetzberg Castles

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The Gleiberg Castle is a beautiful photo model, the Dünsberg forces its way into the picture again and again and if you are lucky and have a good vantage point …

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1.85 km

View of Gleiberg Castle

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With its "window holes", Gleiberg Castle makes a wonderful photo motif, whether from afar or close up.

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3.35 km

View of Vetzberg Castle

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Visible from afar, the two castles of Vetzberg and Gleiberg shape the landscape. The first part of the Vetzberg castle complex was built between 1100 and 1150 at the earliest …

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3.87 km

Vetzberg Castle Ruins

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The ruins of the summit castle stand on the extinct volcano of the same name, Vetzberg. The upper castle of the hilltop castle with the keep was probably built in …

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4.04 km

Vetzberg Gate Tower

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Medieval backdrop below Vetzberg Castle.

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4.76 km

View of Gleiberg and Vetzberg Castles

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A nice view of Vetzberg and Gleiberg.

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6.45 km

View of Vetzberg Castle Ruins and Gleiberg Castle

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In the foreground, the castle ruins Vetzberg watch.
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Vetzberg

From here you can also see wonderfully in the background the castle Gleiberg.
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Gleiberg

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9.96 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.15 km

2.15 km

475 m

169 m

Surfaces

3.82 km

2.50 km

2.06 km

1.08 km

394 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

22°C

9°C

15 %

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View of Gleiberg Castle – View of Gleiberg Castle loop from Krofdorf-Gleiberg

View of Gleiberg Castle

View of Gleiberg and Vetzberg Castles

View of Gleiberg Castle

View of Vetzberg Castle

Vetzberg Castle Ruins

Vetzberg Gate Tower

View of Gleiberg and Vetzberg Castles

View of Vetzberg Castle Ruins and Gleiberg Castle

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