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Upper Castle Greiz

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Upper Castle Greiz

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Location: Vogtland, Saxony, Germany

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1. Greiz Summer Palace – Princely Greiz Park loop from Neumühle (Elster)

16.3km

04:33

280m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Sommerpalais Greiz – Greiz Animal Enclosure loop from Greiz

13.9km

03:52

230m

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

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3. Bretmühle Stud Farm – Princely Greiz Park loop from Greiz

19.8km

05:32

390m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Christian 🏔️ OUTDOOR 🥾🧗🏻‍♂️🚵‍♀️

May 12, 2024

The first documented mention of the name Greiz appears in a document from the year 1209, in which castle guards of Greiz are listed.

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Mareike

June 8, 2021

The landmark of Greiz is located on a hill in the middle of the city. The south wing of the castle houses a museum. What is particularly interesting is that you can admire components from the beginnings of the building in the 12th century as well as the architecture of the 19th century and the period in between. The castle was expanded several times. But you can not only observe here, you can also get active and, for example, ride a skateboard through the history of the castle. The beautiful view from the walls is also worth the climb.

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SiBaG

February 5, 2017

Opening hours:

Tuesday to Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed on Mondays

Admission prices

Lower Castle Museum, including demonstration workshop
Full price: €3.00
Reduced: €2.00
Family ticket (2 adults + children): €7.00
Group rate (from 10 adults): €2.50
Annual ticket full price: €20.00

Upper Castle Museum
Full price: €6.00
Reduced: €2.50
Family ticket (2 adults + children): €13.00
Group rate (from 10 adults): €4.50
Annual ticket full price: €40.00
Combined ticket Upper and Lower Castle Museum, including demonstration workshop
Full price: €8.00
Reduced: €4.00
Family ticket (2 adults + children): €19.00
Group rate (10 adults or more): €7.00
Annual ticket full price: €55.00

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Bärenspur

February 16, 2019

The Upper Castle is the oldest of a total of three castles in Greiz, with a wonderful view of the city and the landscape park. Definitely dare to climb! Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed on Monday.

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Nicole 🚶‍♀️& Franca 🐕

April 14, 2022

The castle is located above the town of Greiz

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Harzermaus71🐀

December 4, 2016

There are always very nice events

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Harzermaus71🐀

December 17, 2016

A nice circular walk to the Greizer castle

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Vosch

June 2, 2020

Entrance to the upper castle and courtyard. Information is there too.

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Michi LE

April 9, 2024

with castle church in the castle courtyard

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Eisbär1281

September 19, 2020

From the Schloßberg you have a beautiful view of the city.

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Eisbär1281

September 19, 2020

The ticket office is on the Schloßberg.

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Franky

November 25, 2022

A fairly well preserved castle. You can buy the entrance ticket together with the Lower Castle.

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Schröder

November 24, 2023

From the outside, the "Upper Castle" is pretty unspectacular and run-down, but inside, it's super nice and modern with lots of things to do.

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Wanderkaiser Opilio Martinus I.

May 2, 2024

A very extensive and worth seeing complex with the possibility of visiting a museum.

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Fanny 🙋‍♀️🐶🍀

September 28, 2025

Here is the Upper Castle of Greiz with a beautiful view of the city.

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Elevation 290 m

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www.greiz.de/tourismus-kultur/museen/schloesser/oberes-schloss

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