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Ruins of Karlsfried Castle

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Ruins of Karlsfried Castle

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    Location: Zittau, Görlitz, Upper Lusatia, Saxony, Germany

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    August 6, 2022

    Hiking

    There are remains of the wall and the rocks are worth a visit.
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    September 18, 2018

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    The castle Karlsfried was built in 1357 by order of the Emperor Charles IV by Burgrave Ulrich Tista von Liebstein. It was not intended as a residence, but served only …
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    February 2, 2020

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    There is hardly anything left of this ruined castle. There is still a larger section of the wall from the north wall, otherwise only two small walls. In the meantime, the ruin looks a bit smaller than it really was due to the large trees.
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    1. Ruins of Karlsfried Castle – View of Hochwald loop from Luftkurort Lückendorf

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

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

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 470 m

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