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Challenges The German fairytale castles Challenge
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The German fairytale castles Challenge

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Follow in the footsteps of Cinderella, Luther, or the "fairytale king" himself, Ludwig II of Bavaria, by embarking on a journey through time.

Explore the history and stories of Germany's mysterious castles and dreamlike palaces, and experience magical moments and ancient traditions along the way.

You can also discover the areas around the castles with our collection of routes

Challenge
Visit 16 places
Period
14.02.2024 to 14.02.2029
Running Trail Running Horse Riding Bicycle Touring Gravel Bike Mountain Biking Bike Riding Road Cycling Long-Distance Hiking Pilgrim Walk City Walking Nature Trail Hiking route Backcountry Skiing Ski Touring Winter Hiking

Places

Castle · Bavaria
Neuschwanstein Castle

from Svenja Trachte,   Outdooractive Editors
Plan a route here 〉
Fortress · Baden-Wurttemberg
Hohenzollern Castle

Outdooractive Editors
Plan a route here 〉
Castle · Saarland
Saarbrücken Castle

from Jana Bohlmann,   Outdooractive Editors
Plan a route here 〉
Castle · Rhineland-Palatinate
Stahleck Castle

Outdooractive Editors
Plan a route here 〉
Castle · Hesse
Braunfels Castle

from Julia Schafroth,   Outdooractive Editors
Plan a route here 〉
Fortress · Thuringia
Wartburg Castle

from Julia Schafroth,   Outdooractive Editors
Plan a route here 〉
Castle · Saxony
Moritzburg Castle

from Julia Schafroth,   Outdooractive Editors
Plan a route here 〉
Castle · Saxony-Anhalt
Wittenberg Castle

Outdooractive Editors
Plan a route here 〉
Castle · North Rhine-Westphalia
Nordkirchen Castle

from Julia Schafroth,   Outdooractive Editors
Plan a route here 〉
Castle · Lower Saxony
Bückeburg Castle

from Matthias Hartmann,   Outdooractive Editors
Plan a route here 〉
Castle · Brandenburg
Sanssouci Palace

Sanssouci Palace in Fläming, Germany is an impressive baroque palace and a ...

Outdooractive Editors
Plan a route here 〉
Castle · Berlin
Charlottenburg Palace
open today

The former summer residence of the House of Hohenzollern in Berlin ...

Outdooractive Editors
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Castle · Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Schwerin Castle

Outdooractive Editors
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Castle · Schleswig-Holstein
Glücksburg Castle

Outdooractive Editors
Plan a route here 〉
Castle · Hamburg
Bergedorf Castle

Museum for Bergedorf and the Vierlande

Outdooractive Editors
Plan a route here 〉
Castle · Bremen
Schönebeck Castle

from Julia Schafroth,   Outdooractive Editors
Plan a route here 〉

Rules and Regulations

Challenges are based on Central European Time. 

There are 2 ways of "collecting" a POI:

1. When you are close enough to the POI, open the challenge in your app and click on "check-in"

2. Record a track with the Outdooractive app close to the POI. The app will automatically add it to your challenge. The track has to be a qualifying activity (Hiking, Mountain Biking, etc) and must be tracked in the Outdooractive or partner app. Outdooractive community guidelines must be followed, including health and travel restrictions in your area. Completing a challenge goal does not automatically result in a prize. In the event of a giveaway, users who achieve the challenge goal have the option to enter a draw. Prizes will not be awrded based on leaderboard position or the first to achieve the goal.

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Questions and answers

Question from Jürgen Reicherseder · February 22, 2024 · Community
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Answered by Evelyne Gonzalez  · February 23, 2024 · Outdooractive Editors
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Question from Karin Koch · February 11, 2024 · Community
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Answered by Julia Schafroth  · February 14, 2024 · Outdooractive Editors
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