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Egloffstein Castle

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Egloffstein Castle

Recommended by 102 road cyclists out of 107

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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    1. Pass Marloffstein – View of Ehrenbürg from Gaiganz loop from Erlangen

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    Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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    Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    March 31, 2021

    A landmark that is steeped in history and is visible from afar.

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      March 31, 2021

      Egloffstein Castle is the landmark of the village of the same name and towers over the Trubach Valley as its landmark. The building is a high medieval aristocratic castle and can be visited.

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        June 18, 2025

        Situated high above the valley on a rocky crown, the core probably dates back to the 12th century

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

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