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Upper Palatinate
Cham
Stamsried

Kürnburg Castle Ruins

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Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Cham
Stamsried

Kürnburg Castle Ruins

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Kürnburg Castle Ruins

Recommended by 110 mountain bikers out of 111

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

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    1. Ruins of Schwarzenburg Castle – Kürnburg Castle Ruins loop from Schönthal

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    2. Kürnburg Castle Ruins – Lobenstein Castle Ruins loop from Roding

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    3. Sattelberg Summit – Kürnburg Castle Ruins loop from Neubäu

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    June 20, 2018

    The castle ruins (built in 1354) is one of the largest castles in the Upper Palatinate. It is located northeast of Stamsried, a bit hidden on a wooded hill. You can visit the castle freely. From the walk-in observation tower you have a fantastic view over the Regental.

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      May 2, 2022

      The Kürnberg castle ruins, also known as Kürnburg or Kirnberg, are the ruins of a hilltop castle at 571 m above sea level. NN high Haidberg about 1000 meters northeast of the market town of Stamsried in the district of Cham in Bavaria. The castle ruins with viewing platform are freely accessible.

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        May 23, 2020

        Super trail right by the castle

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          November 24, 2019

          A walk-in observation tower offers a wonderful view over the Regental. One of the largest castles in the Upper Palatinate

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            July 7, 2020

            Kürnburg

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              October 31, 2021

              Easy to visit, no entry fee, easy to get to

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                May 23, 2022

                Very beautiful castle ruins with round towers; highly recommended.

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                  June 12, 2024

                  Visiting these beautiful sights is definitely worth a detour

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                    July 27, 2025

                    Worthwhile destination and nice place to stop

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

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