The Lichtenegg castle ruins are believed to be a medieval aristocratic castle above the Lichtenegg village of the same name. The castle was first mentioned in a document 700 years …

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Andrea_Hofbeck

April 1, 2021

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When you have discovered the hidden way up, it is not far to the ruin
The castle was first mentioned in the Nuremberg Reichssalbüchlein more than 700 years ago, but …

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Melanie

November 1, 2021

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You can already see the castle ruins from the edge of the forest. A visit is worth it

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