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Visiting the castle ruins as a landmark of the Franconian Switzerland is a MUST.
Scenic location above the loop of the Wiesenttal, expansion of the old tower ruin to the …
Tip by Witwe Bolte
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The highlight of the Streitburg is the well-preserved hole prison.
The views of Steitberg are also fantastic, a worthwhile excursion and hiking destination.
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The splendor and knights' halls of the well-preserved Rabenstein Castle can be explored on a guided tour and also learn about the history of the masonry. After the castle tour …
Tip by Sebastian Kowalke
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The Calypso Grotto, a mighty rock arch, forms the auditorium of the ruin theater, which was built in 1747 and has been preserved to this day. The orchestra pit, the …
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Opposite the Waldsteinhaus, there is a rock wall on which the remains of the Waldstein Fortress can be seen. The fortress is also known as the Red Castle because it …
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If you have some time, you should enjoy the water features on the cascade in the southern area of the castle and sit down on one of the stone benches …
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The castle ruin Leienfels was a late medieval Adelsburg, immediately northwest of the same village Leienfels, you reach the ruins of the village Leienfels in a northwestern direction. At the …
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The late Romanesque castle Zwernitz sits enthroned on a narrow dolomite rock above the village of Sanspareil.
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High above the town of the same name rises the ruins of the castle Bärnfels. The most striking feature is the rock tower made of dolomite rock. He was the …
Tip by Sebastian Kowalke
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The Epprechtstein with its ruined castle is the church Lamitzer local mountain. From the viewing platform on the 798 m high summit, you have a wonderful view of the surrounding …
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The Veste Coburg, also known as the "Franconian Crown", rises high above the city with its mighty walls and towers. "Koburgk" was first mentioned in a document in 1056. The …
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Bike Touring Highlight
The castle is a gigantic building with a beautiful large palace square.
Beautiful well-preserved facility
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The moated castle is the landmark of Mitwitz and an absolute highlight. A visit to the castle surrounded by water with its many original furnishings from the 16th to 20th centuries is very worthwhile.
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Hiking Highlight
Idyllic walks are offered by the Wiesenttal below the castle. In addition, here is the water sports paradise for canoeists. On a lively boat tour through the idyllic Wiesenttal you …
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Bad Berneck is also known as Burgenland for a reason. There are a total of six fortifications in and around Bad Berneck, which give visitors a touch of the Middle …
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A break in the castle courtyard is not possible, but benches and tables invite the visitor to take a rest with a view of the fortified tower of the Nordeck ruins.
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The moated castle Mitwitz is located in the market town of Mitwitz between Coburg and Kronach in the Steinachgrund at the mouth of the Föritz in the Steinach.
The moated …
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Also one of my favorite places to get away from the hustle and bustle, recharge your batteries and have a beautiful view!
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It is worthwhile to visit the Hirschstein in the early morning or in the evening hours. When the fog is still lying in the valleys and the sun rises slowly …
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