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Waischenfeld Castle

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Waischenfeld Castle

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  • Location: Waischenfeld, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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    June 12, 2017

    Hiking

    Burg Waischenfeld is a medieval castle ruin in the Upper Franconian district of Bayreuth, located on a rocky plateau high above the town of Waischenfeld in the Franconian Switzerland region. …
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    February 7, 2023

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    The castle is in a very good condition and the castle courtyard is freely accessible, from the secured rock plateau you have a beautiful view. There is free parking next door.
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    June 7, 2017

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    The ruins Waischenfeld is the ruin of a rock castle on a rocky plateau a few meters west of the city Waischenfeld in Upper Franconia.
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    View of Rabeneck Castle – Rabeneck Castle loop from Waischenfeld

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 400 m

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    Location: Waischenfeld, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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