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Rothenkirchen Castle Ruins

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Rothenkirchen Castle Ruins

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Rothenkirchen Castle Ruins

Recommended by 30 hikers out of 31

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Location: Pressig, Kronach, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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1. Rothenkirchen Market Square – Floßteich loop from Rothenkirchen

12.8km

03:29

190m

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

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2. Floßteich – Rothenkirchen Market Square loop from Rothenkirchen

18.8km

05:16

370m

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3. Rothenkirchen Chapel – Rothenkirchen Castle Ruins loop from Rothenkirchen

10.8km

03:00

210m

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

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Söhni 🏃

May 15, 2025

The name of the village of Rothenkirchen, where a fortified manor of the Andechs-Merani family was located as early as the 12th century, derives from the locally predominant red sandstone and clay. Steeped in history are the remains of a once mighty and proud castle, which belonged to Ulrich von Haßlach until 1358, then was purchased by Conrad IV of Würtzburg (the family ruled here for about 300 years) for his sons. It was partially devastated and destroyed during the Peasants' War, but was rebuilt. In 1633, it was burned and plundered by mercenaries from the Kronach fortress, and in 1667, it was sold to the Bishopric of Bamberg by Hans Veit IV of Würtzburg.

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Uwe B.

June 16, 2020

Remains of a castle complex, essentially late 12th century, conversions of the 16th century, newer hipped roof

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Elevation 440 m

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Location: Pressig, Kronach, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Rothenkirchen Castle Ruins

1. Rothenkirchen Market Square – Floßteich loop from Rothenkirchen

2. Floßteich – Rothenkirchen Market Square loop from Rothenkirchen

3. Rothenkirchen Chapel – Rothenkirchen Castle Ruins loop from Rothenkirchen

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