Friedewald: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Friedewald Castle is located in the vicinity of Friedewald, as is the Gisslingskirche ruin. The Dreienberg and the Linsenkuppe are also located nearby. Those interested in historic sites will find a specific point of interest in Friedewald Castle. You can rent a holiday apartment in Friedewald.

Culture

The surrounding area of Friedewald is home to the ruins of Landeck Castle and Fürsteneck.

Landscape

Öchsen and Kleinberg are located in the wider regional surroundings of Friedewald.

Friedewald lies in the transition zone between the Kuppenrhön and the Seulingswald.

Geographical setting

Friedewald lies on the watershed between the Fulda and Werra rivers.

The town lies north of the Dreienberg, which is described as one of the northernmost foothills of the Rhön, and south of the Toter Mann, the highest elevation in the Seulingswald.

Orientation

The municipality of Friedewald comprises the districts of Friedewald, Hillartshausen, Lautenhausen and Motzfeld and is located in the Hersfeld-Rotenburg district of East Hesse.

Active pursuits

The municipality’s visitor information mentions the Dreienberg ExtraTour, the Northern Kuppenrhön area and a network of cycle paths. This is suitable for trips focused on hiking or cycling.

History

Local visitor resources include historical information, sights and a local heritage museum with a moated castle.

Local information

Friedewald also provides information about regional products.

For further destination options: Ronshausen, Niederaula, Philippsthal, Cornberg, Hohenroda, Ludwigsau, Wildeck, Bebra.

For the overview of the wider travel destination: Hersfeld-Rotenburg.