Hinterfrankenberg Castle Ruins
Hinterfrankenberg Castle Ruins
Mountain Biking Highlight
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This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Steigerwald
Location: Weigenheim, Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Hinterfrankenberg Castle is the second castle on the Frankenberg, next to Frankenberg Castle (Vorderfrankenberg Castle). Both structures are only about 62 meters apart. Hinterfrankenberg Castle is the older of the two structures. At its maximum length, the castle was 230 meters long. The castle area was protected by several outer castles and ditches. The actual main castle consisted of a ring with five towers. A round keep stood free in the castle courtyard. After it was used as a quarry in the 19th century, the double tower, two vault remains, the formwork of a well and a single wall remainder have been preserved.
Source: burgenwelt.org/deutschland/hinterfrankenberg/object.php
April 16, 2024
Currently unfortunately closed because many branches are falling from broken trees 😉
April 27, 2024
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