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Schlayerturm and Fronveste over the Pegnitz River

Schlayerturm and Fronveste over the Pegnitz River

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Schlayerturm and Fronveste over the Pegnitz River

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Location: Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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1. Old Ludwig Canal Route – Schlayerturm loop from Herpersdorf

22.4km

01:21

90m

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2. Schlayerturm – Kasemattentor (Tratzenzwinger) loop from Rennweg

6.88km

00:28

60m

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3. Schlayerturm – Kasemattentor (Tratzenzwinger) loop from Plärrer

5.73km

00:24

50m

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Jonas

March 27, 2020

Part of the Nuremberg city fortifications and behind it the well-known chain bridge
From here you also have a beautiful view of the castle.

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Volker + Fahrrad

May 4, 2025

The Schlayerturm (Schlayer Tower) is a defensive tower located in the western part of Nuremberg's last city fortifications. It was built in 1422 as a square sandstone ashlar structure with an octagonal, pointed tent roof. After the foundations became weak in 1519, its height was reduced. Together with the Fronfeste (Fortress), the tower protected the Pegnitz estuary. Severely damaged in World War II, it was later restored to its original height.

The Fronveste (Fortress), a bridge-like sandstone ashlar structure with a gable roof, was built around 1490 and originally served as an armory, hence the name "Spießhaus" (Spit House). Together with the Schlayerturm, it secured the Pegnitz estuary. In the 19th century, the Fronfeste was used as a prison, thus receiving its current name. After being destroyed in World War II, it was rebuilt and served as a retirement home until the 1980s. Today, it houses students and emigrants. On the city side of the Fronfeste is the Kettensteg (Chain Bridge), built in 1824.

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☘️ Werner

July 13, 2023

Nice view from the Hallertorbrücke at the Westtorgraben to the Schlayerturm and the Kettensteg.

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Schlayerturm and Fronveste over the Pegnitz River

1. Old Ludwig Canal Route – Schlayerturm loop from Herpersdorf

2. Schlayerturm – Kasemattentor (Tratzenzwinger) loop from Rennweg

3. Schlayerturm – Kasemattentor (Tratzenzwinger) loop from Plärrer

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