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Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

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Bad Schandau

Lilienstein Castle ruins

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Lilienstein Castle ruins

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Lilienstein Castle ruins

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    June 29, 2023

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    Lilienstein Castle was probably built around 1200, but was first mentioned in documents in 1379, when King Wenceslas IV pledged Lilienstein to Thimo von Colditz. In 1396 it was mentioned …
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    June 8, 2022

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    Here you can see, if you look closely on the way to the inn, the remains of the fortress.
    As early as the High Middle Ages (around 1200), there was a small Bohemian castle on the Lilienstein. On the narrow western side of the Lilienstein, directly after the southern ascent and the impressive summer linden tree in the direction of the inn, are the remains of the foundations of a small castle from the 14th century, which probably served to guard the Königstein fortress, which can be seen very clearly from here.
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    January 3, 2023

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    The remains of the old castle complex are still clearly visible.
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    South ascent to the Lilienstein – Lilienstein Gorge Bridge loop from Königstein

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 400 m

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    Location: Bad Schandau, Saxon Switzerland, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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