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The Top 11 Castles around Ludwigschorgast

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 11

beautiful castles to choose from around Ludwigschorgast. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 10, 2025

⚔️ Plassenburg Fortress

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The Plassenburg is a hilltop castle surrounded by fortifications from the Renaissance period above the Upper Franconian town of Kulmbach. As one of the most imposing and largest Renaissance buildings …

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🏛️ Nordeck Castle Ruins

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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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🏛️ Heilingskirche Ruins

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The Heilingskirche was probably built between 1433 and 1469. Today only the western gable front stands impressively on the hill. The former stately church was heavily visited by pilgrims before …

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View of Plassenburg Castle from the Weißer Main Cycle Path

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Beautiful, level, well-developed bike path between Kulmbach and Untersteinach.

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Plassenburg Castle and Kulmbach Adventure Park

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An adventure park (very large playground) for children in the middle of the city - that's quite unusual. And the Plassenburg towers high above.

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Rabenstein Castle Ruins

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The location of the castle away from the mediaeval traffic routes is explained by the border between the Principality of Bayreuth and the Diocese of Bamberg, on which it is …

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Rugendorf Castle

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Rugendorf Castle is a mighty three-storey building made of chunky masonry. It is located next to the parish church in the center. The barrel-vaulted cellars and old wooden ceiling beams …

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View of Guttenberg Castle

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The castle is located on the edge of the town of Guttenberg in the Kulmbach district, about 3 km as the crow flies east of Stadtsteinach, or 10 km from Kulmbach.

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Statue of Mars at Kronach Fortress

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There are various assumptions about who the work of art represents, but it is probably the god of war, Mars. This allegorical figure of antiquity was created by the sculptor Hans Werner, who also created the Christian Portal.

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View of Burg Wernstein and Upper Franconian Countryside

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- simply a beautiful, varied section of the route (including Wernstein Castle)
- I would always prefer the "boring" bike path along the B289

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Bench With View of Guttenberg Castle and Fichtelgebirge Peaks

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Beautiful view. Guttenberg Castle is picturesquely situated between the hills, looking down the path. Ochsenkopf and Schneeberg can be seen clearly if you sit on the bench

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The Top 11 Castles around Ludwigschorgast

⚔️ Plassenburg Fortress

🏛️ Nordeck Castle Ruins

🏛️ Heilingskirche Ruins

View of Plassenburg Castle from the Weißer Main Cycle Path

Plassenburg Castle and Kulmbach Adventure Park

Rabenstein Castle Ruins

Rugendorf Castle

View of Guttenberg Castle

Statue of Mars at Kronach Fortress

View of Burg Wernstein and Upper Franconian Countryside

Bench With View of Guttenberg Castle and Fichtelgebirge Peaks

Most popular routes around Ludwigschorgast

Most popular attractions around Ludwigschorgast

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