Altenplos Castle, built around 1740 and once the residence of the Barons von Stein, is located in the Altenplos district to the north-west of the town. The baroque building was designed by the architect Johann Friedrich Grael and built on the remains of a late medieval castle

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November 4, 2025

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Dating from around 1740, Altenplos Castle is a Baroque building erected on the remains of a late medieval castle. Designed by Johann Friedrich Grael, it was the residence of the Barons von Stein. The castle is distinguished by its impressive architecture, which combines elements of the Renaissance and Baroque styles. The castle is privately owned and not open to the public.

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December 26, 2024

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A beautiful castle

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1. Main Valley Cycle Path – Altenplos Water Mill loop from Kulmbach

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2. Rotmain Canal – Main Valley Cycle Path loop from Bayreuth Hbf

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3. Thurnau Castle – Schwarzacher Steg Covered Bridge loop from Zultenberg

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Elevation 370 m

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

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Altenplos Castle

1. Main Valley Cycle Path – Altenplos Water Mill loop from Kulmbach

2. Rotmain Canal – Main Valley Cycle Path loop from Bayreuth Hbf

3. Thurnau Castle – Schwarzacher Steg Covered Bridge loop from Zultenberg

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