Beautifully round gate with a view of the valley and bank. Must see. One of the pillars is already quite “thin”. Will he last much longer? Next door is a small grotto, also with a bench, which would also offer a dry seat in case of doubt.

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December 15, 2022

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The snack tastes good here, the place invites you to linger

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Bastl

January 4, 2021

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Nice place to stay.

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Elevation 440 m

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

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