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Elkofen Castle

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Location: Grafing, Landkreis Ebersberg, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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1. Mirror Pond – Elkofen Castle loop from Öxing

6.74km

01:46

50m

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2. Elkofen Castle – Mirror Pond loop from Grafing Stadt

8.39km

02:11

60m

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

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3. Schloss Elkofen – Spiegelweiher loop from Grafing Stadt

14.8km

03:52

110m

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Rhodan59

April 3, 2016

One of the best preserved castles in southern Bavaria. Unfortunately, no visit is possible.
But that does not matter, because in the castle you sit in the garden very comfortable and can eat well. de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Elkofen

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Gerhard Mauerberger

February 14, 2021

Elkofen Castle is privately owned, but you can walk around the castle and look at it from all sides. The location is interesting because the Schlossberg piles up in a large funnel. The castle park with pond is located in this funnel. Elkofen is a well-protected hilltop castle, but it is not really visible from afar because it only insignificantly towers over the surrounding area.
This rather hidden location was very helpful during the Thirty Years' War because the castle was not discovered by the Swedes. That is the popular opinion. However, it may also be that the Swedish troops were already severely weakened at this time and have therefore given up a siege.
And here's a hint for lovers who are looking for a wedding location: You can get married in the chapel at Elkofen Castle.
In addition, there are sometimes concerts in the castle courtyard, which take place in the church of St. Michael in Alxing when it rains. Dates are published in the city magazine of the city of Ebersberg.

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AeroPetr ✈🌍

February 2, 2023

Late Gothic hilltop castle, which was built in the 10th century and is still inhabited today. Therefore not open to the public, but also pretty to look at from the outside, even in the dark and February rain 😉.

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Elevation 570 m

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Location: Grafing, Landkreis Ebersberg, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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Elkofen Castle

1. Mirror Pond – Elkofen Castle loop from Öxing

2. Elkofen Castle – Mirror Pond loop from Grafing Stadt

3. Schloss Elkofen – Spiegelweiher loop from Grafing Stadt

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