Castle Hiltpoltstein is in the core of a high medieval Adel castle from the 11th or 12th century, which stands in the center of the market Hiltpoltstein in the Upper Franconian district of Forchheim (Bavaria). The current shape of the three-winged complex dates back to the renewal of the late 16th century.

Translated by Google •

Bastl

February 13, 2021

Hiltpoltstein Castle is essentially a high medieval aristocratic castle from the 11th or 12th century, which is located in the center of the Hiltpoltstein market in the Upper Franconian district of Forchheim in Bavaria. The current shape of the three-wing complex goes back to renovations at the end of the 16th century.

Translated by Google •

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 520 m

Weather

Wednesday 31 December

-1°C

-2°C

15 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

Location: Hiltpoltstein, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Drei Zinnen von Großenohe

Hohle Kirche Cave

Fuchsweg and Rock Formations at Langer Berg

Fürther Turm

Bärnfels Castle Ruins and Rock Formation

Road to Möchs

View of Egloffstein Castle

Picnic Area at Lillachtal

Bitzenberg Viewpoint

Silberecke Rock Formations

Wanderweg Entlang der Lillach

Trail Above the Lillach

Hiltpoltstein Castle

1. Lillach Spring – Lillach Valley Trail loop from Hiltpoltstein

2. Fürther Tower – Hartelstein Rock Formation loop from Obertrubach

3. Bitzenberg Viewpoint – Three Peaks of Großenohe loop from Gräfenberg

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️