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View from Niesten Castle Ruins

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View from Niesten Castle Ruins

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View from Niesten Castle Ruins

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Location: Weismain, Lichtenfels, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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1. Felsensteig Rock Passage – View from Niesten Castle Ruins loop from Wüstendorf

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2. Görauer Anger – View from Niesten Castle Ruins loop from Niesten

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3. Görauer Anger – Niesten Castle Ruins loop from Wüstendorf

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

March 15, 2025

Not much remains of the once mighty castle complex. Niesten Castle was first documented in 1127. In 1190, it passed into the hands of the noble Andechs-Meranier family.
The Peasants' War of 1530 left the castle severely damaged, as did the Thirty Years' War. After the last bailiff moved to the Neydecker House in Weismain in 1710, the castle finally stood empty.
In 1747, it was in a state of severe disrepair. The Niesten community attempted to save the castle in 1830. However, demolition continued in 1872. The last major remains of the castle collapsed in 1882.

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Linda

August 28, 2019

Everything is offered, from easy to difficult ways. Especially the descent has it all.

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Söhni 🏃

November 1, 2017

Only a few remnants of the former castle complex of the Andechs-Meranier on the Niestener Burgberg can still be visited today. An information board with a floor plan of the castle reminds of the former nobility seat.

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Location: Weismain, Lichtenfels, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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View from Niesten Castle Ruins

1. Felsensteig Rock Passage – View from Niesten Castle Ruins loop from Wüstendorf

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