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Rote-Rinder-Rundweg in the Gleiberger Land
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Aussicht auf Burg Vetzberg an einer InfotafelPhoto: Christian Liebetruth, Lahntal Tourismus Verband e. V.
The Rote-Rinder-Rundweg in the Gleiberger Land runs below Gleiberg Castle and was created by the Interessengemeinschaft Rotes Höhenvieh Wettenberg e. V.
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easy
Distance 1.3 km
0:30 h
38 m
38 m
276 m
238 m
The circular trail is about 1.3 km long and ends a little above the parking lot at the Gleiberg community house.Depending on the course of the grazing season, cattle of the Red Ridge Cattle can be seen in some areas along the path. There are 7 boards along the trail with information about the Red Mountain Cattle. The last board is a quiz that asks for the information in a playful way.On the way you have a wonderful view of the Gleiberger Land with the castles Vetzberg, Dünsberg and Burg Gleiberg. Seats are also available at regular intervals and invite you to linger.
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Author’s recommendation
The circular trail is about 1.3 km long and ends a little above the parking lot at the Gleiberg community house.After the walk you should definitely visit the castle Gleiberg. The steakhouse at the castle is also very close to the starting point.
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Difficulty
easy
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
276 m
Lowest point
238 m
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Track types
Asphalt
0.2 km
Dirt road
0.5 km
Forested/wild trail
0.6 km
Rest stops
Burg GleibergSafety information
Walking with a baby carriage is at least not recommended in all seasons and not in all weather conditions. As some passages are steep downhill and uphill, parents with prams need to be in good physical condition.Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
Tips and hints
Start
Parking below Gleiberg Castle (275 m)
Coordinates:
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50.613948, 8.635230
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50°36'50.2"N 8°38'06.8"E
UTM
32U 474192 5606959
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Destination
Parking below Gleiberg Castle
Turn-by-turn directions
The nature trail can be found on the southwest slope of the Gleiberg below the castle. It is best reached via the small car park opposite the playground on Burgstraße. From here you walk down Burgstraße for a short distance and then turn right into Pfortgärten. Follow this street to the end and then you will see the first sign at Hainweg. From there, turn right until you can turn off the small road onto a path. After the path, which is lined with trees and bushes, the landscape opens up. On the right side of the mountain you can see Gleiberg Castle and the path splits a few meters further on. It goes along a fenced plot of land steeply up towards the castle until you see the next signpost further up. From there turn right to the end of the short tour at the parking lot.The way was signposted with a cow head symbol. However, these markings are missing.
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Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From Giessen main station take the R-Bahn in the direction of Stadtallendorf to Giessen Oswaldsgarten (every 30 minutes).There change to Buslienie 802 in the direction of Wettenberg Krofdorf-Gleiberg "Am Wingert".Get off at Krofdorf-Gleiberg at "Hardtweg". From there it is about 400 meters to the parking lot below the castle.Getting there
Address for navigation systems: 35435 Wettenberg, Burgstraße, corner TorstraßeParking
Parking below Gleiberg CastleCoordinates
DD
50.613948, 8.635230
DMS
50°36'50.2"N 8°38'06.8"E
UTM
32U 474192 5606959
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Fixed shoes are recommended depending on the weather.Reviews
Difficulty
easy
Distance
1.3 km
Duration
0:30 h
Ascent
38 m
Descent
38 m
Highest point
276 m
Lowest point
238 m
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