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Hiltpoltstein Gate

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Hiltpoltstein Gate

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4.6

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Cycling

4.7

(56)

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5.0

(9)

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5.0

(2)

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  • Location: Gräfenberg, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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    February 9, 2020

    Hiking

    The gate tower dates from 1545 when a residential tower was placed on the gate. It later served as a prison and around 1800 the night watchman lived there. From 2015, the gate was renovated together with the Meßnerhaus by the old town friends.
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    April 12, 2022

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    Built after Gräfenberg was elevated to town status in 1371. Also known as Pfaffentor, Schönfelder Tor or Bayreuther Tor. Temporary accommodation for the night watchman and for day laborers. Painted in 1921 by Georg Prell. Painting renewed in 1965 and 2015. Source: Altstadtfreunde Gräfenberg e.V.
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    June 26, 2025

    Cycling

    A very beautifully preserved gate.
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    Gräfenberg Old Town – Community Weißenohe loop from Eschenau (Mittelfr)

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    02:18

    360m

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 470 m

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

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