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Upper Franconia

Rothenkirchen Castle Ruins

Upper Franconia

Rothenkirchen Castle Ruins

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Rothenkirchen Castle Ruins

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

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May 15, 2025

Hiking

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 …

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May 24, 2021

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Here, in the middle of Rothenkirchen, there is a remnant of a castle complex. The complex is surrounded by houses and right on the street, but still nice to look at and in good condition. A notice board explains a little more about the story.

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June 16, 2020

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

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Rothenkirchen Castle Ruins – Rothenkirchen Market Square loop from Pressig-Rothenkirchen

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Rothenkirchen Castle Ruins – Rothenkirchen Chapel loop from Pressig

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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#3.

Rothenkirchen Chapel – Rothenkirchen Castle Ruins loop from Förtschendorf

10.9km

03:02

210m

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Elevation 440 m

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

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