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Upper Palatinate
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Treffelstein

Drachenturm (keep of the Treffelstein castle ruins)

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Drachenturm (keep of the Treffelstein castle ruins)

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Drachenturm (keep of the Treffelstein castle ruins)

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    Location: Treffelstein, Cham, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

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    April 26, 2025

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    Treffelstein Castle Ruins

    The first known Treffelsteiner was Heinrich von "Treuenstein" in 1290. The family may have originally belonged to the Schwarzenburg ministerial. In the meantime, the castle appears to …
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    July 13, 2023

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    The dragon tower is the former keep of Treffelstein Castle. The tower can be climbed by appointment and offers a beautiful view of the town and the surrounding area.
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    January 20, 2025

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    Unfortunately, the tower is currently closed to the public since the first Advent. Probably because of the danger in winter? Hopefully it will open again in spring:)
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    1. Silver Lake Loop – Silver Lake loop from Treffelstein

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

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    Elevation 590 m

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    Location: Treffelstein, Cham, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

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