Greifenstein Castle is one of the most famous mountain castles in the Frankenjura. The first mention was made in 1172. The core of the castle is medieval, but the outer shape was redesigned in 1683/93 according to plans by Leonard Dientzenhofer. It has been owned by the Counts Schenk von Stauffenberg since the end of the 17th century. It is worth visiting the extensive arms and antler collection of the Counts of Stauffenberg.

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Harald🔆

January 13, 2017

Mountain biking

Greifenstein Castle perched on a rock over Heiligenstadt in Franconian Switzerland. To see from afar. One of the most beautiful castles in Franconian Switzerland.

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Witwe Bolte

May 9, 2019

Hiking

History of the castle:
Who originally built the castle is not known. In 1172, the name of the castle was mentioned for the first time with Eberhard de Grifenstein of …

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Location: Heiligenstadt, Landkreis Bamberg, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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