The origins of Bran Castle (German: Törzburg) date back to the early 13th century, when it was initially built as a wooden fortress called Dietrichstein by the Teutonic Knights under …

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Destination Valhalla

August 13, 2024

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You can find this monument in the castle courtyard and you can see what the castle used to look like. There are also many places where you can learn about its history.

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Destination Valhalla

August 13, 2024

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You can lose a good hour getting in here because there are so many tourists. There are also scammers who sell skip-the-line tickets for higher prices. Such a thing does not exist...

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Best Hikes to Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle)

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1. Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) – View of the Bucegi Mountains loop from Bran Castle

5.69km

02:02

310m

320m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of Bran Castle – View of the Bucegi Mountains loop from Bran Castle

8.82km

02:51

340m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) – View of Bran Castle loop from Bran

3.40km

00:55

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 800 m

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Location: Brașov, Romania

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Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle)

1. Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) – View of the Bucegi Mountains loop from Bran Castle

2. View of Bran Castle – View of the Bucegi Mountains loop from Bran Castle

3. Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) – View of Bran Castle loop from Bran

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