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Notable fort · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt, Hesse

Hinkelstein

Hinkelstein is a fort in Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt, Hesse.

Hinkelstein: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Hinkelstein

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Hinkelstein — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.74230, 8.61489. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Hinkelstein open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Hinkelstein yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Hinkelstein?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Hinkelstein?

    Nearby: Burg Jossa (fort, 2 km), ehemalige Jugendherberge "Carl Ulrich" (fort, 3 km), Wasserburg Zwingenberg (fort, 3 km), Bergkirche (church, 3 km), Klosterruine Heiligenberg (fort, 3 km), Melibokus (viewpoint, 3 km).

    Is Hinkelstein worth visiting?

    Hinkelstein is listed as a notable fort in Hesse on Spotwander.