Tübingen District

Zollernalbkreis

Dotternhausen

Former Plettenberg Castle (Plaikten)

Tübingen District

Former Plettenberg Castle (Plaikten)

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Former Plettenberg Castle (Plaikten)

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Location: Dotternhausen, Zollernalbkreis, Tübingen District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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March 2, 2022

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Nothing remains of the former castle. Here is now a bench with a great view.

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November 25, 2018

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At this point was from about 1150 to 1310 the castle Plaikten until it was destroyed in the imperial war of King Henry VII against Count Eberhard I of Württemberg.

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Christian

March 6, 2021

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Fantastic view towards Lake Constance ... or towards Rottweil

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Elevation 1,040 m

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Wednesday 11 November

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3°C

85 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Location: Dotternhausen, Zollernalbkreis, Tübingen District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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