In the Franconian-influenced part of Thuringia stands one of Germany's most beautiful castle complexes. Immaculately restored, Heldburg Castle houses the German Castle Museum. It showcases the history and culture of castles in Europe up to the present day. The museum's comprehensive presentation is unique worldwide. The largest exhibit is Heldburg Castle itself.

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Panoramic view from the tower in the Thuringian forest, the Rhön, the Hassbergen and the Frankenwald.

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On the way to Veste Heldburg in Thuringia, at some point along the way there is a linden tree split in half. In the "hollow" of this linden tree there …

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1. Veste Heldburg-Rundweg

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2. Heldburg Forestry Office – Billmuthausen Memorial Site loop from Bad Colberg-Heldburg

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3. Billmuthausen Memorial Site – Heldburg Forestry Office loop from Sülzfeld

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05:28

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Location: Bad Colberg-Heldburg, Hildburghausen, Thuringia, Germany

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1. Veste Heldburg-Rundweg

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