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View of Wenzel Castle (Lauf Castle)

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View of Wenzel Castle (Lauf Castle)

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    March 26, 2019

    Cycling

    In Lauf an der Pegnitz you can not only stroll through the pretty old town, but also pay a visit to the Kaiserburg in Lauf. The castle stands on a small island in the Pegnitz and enchants with its unique coat of arms hall and drawbridge.

    You can visit the castle from Tuesday to Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and on weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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    March 29, 2026

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    The castle was built between 1356 and 1360 by Emperor Charles IV. It was strategically located on the "Golden Road", the important trade route between Nuremberg and Prague. Charles IV used it as a stopover castle and residence to consolidate his claims to power in the region. Today, it houses an external campus of the Nuremberg Academy of Fine Arts.
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    July 7, 2019

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    Nice corner for a stopover
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    Laufer cycling loop

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 390 m

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    Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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    Location: Lauf an der Pegnitz, Nürnberger Land, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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