Colmberg Castle

The oldest known description of the fortress was written by the Margravial Surveyor and Lieutenant Engineer Johann Georg Vetter in 1732:"A well-built castle of the High Prince of Ansbach, with a beautiful, tall tower constructed of pure ashlar, a castle chapel, a granary, a treasurer's apartment, a treasurer's house, and a servant's house, as well as a double wall and various towers, lies on the hill toward the north of the village of Colmberg."

Recommended. Great view, great castle complex with restaurant. Except for the last few meters with cobblestones, you can also ride a racing bike. The castle was probably built in the 12th century.

Colmberg Castle sits enthroned on a 511-meter-high mountain spur above the Franconian town of Colmberg in Bavaria. Its history dates back to the 13th century, and it was long owned by the Hohenzollern family. Today, the well-preserved medieval complex houses a castle hotel with a restaurant known for its regional cuisine. The castle offers picturesque views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular starting point for hikes. The 15th-century castle chapel is also a popular venue for weddings.