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Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge

Former Hermit Cell Site

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge

Former Hermit Cell Site

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Former Hermit Cell Site

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    Location: Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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    2. 🏛️ Hohenberneck castle ruins – Engelsburg Viewpoint loop from Bad Berneck

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    3. Engelsburg Viewpoint – 🏛️ Hohenberneck castle ruins loop from Metzlersreuth

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    September 23, 2021

    Location of a forest chapel, which was called the hermitage

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      May 4, 2023

      There used to be a small chapel here. Only a sign reminds us of it.
      There is a bench where you can take a break. The entrance to the Ölschnitz is flat. You can cool your legs here and let the dogs play.

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        August 31, 2024

        Here you can delve a little into history.

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          February 9, 2025

          There is not much left to see.

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            Location: Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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