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🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site

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🏛️ Plankenstein Castle Site

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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    1. Erdgeschichte erwandern – Rundtour in der Fränkischen Schweiz

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

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    April 11, 2017

    Plankenfels is located at the eastern entrance to Franconian Switzerland. In the midst of the rocky, forest and river landscapes, the village is a picturesque sight. The town is still part of the Upper Wiesent Valley. Two rivers, the Lochau and the Truppach, flow here into the third, the Wiesent.

    Northeast of Plankenfels, at a height of 481 meters, lies the Plankenstein castle ruins.

    The former castle was a strategic hilltop fortress; from there, the old military road that connected Nuremberg with Leipzig could be observed. On the way to Plankenfels, the Burgrave of Nuremberg had the right of escort, from here to Kainach the Bishop of Bamberg. The fortress was very important: in the event of war, fourteen knights from the surrounding castles and their families had to serve.

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      In addition to a fantastic view, there are several benches, a picnic table and a wellness lounger.

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        July 19, 2020

        Great view over the Hollfeld valley. Best of all early in the morning after a change of weather with a clear view of the Plankenstein and enjoy the peace and quiet there.

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          Location: Plankenfels, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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