Wiesenthau Castle
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Recommended by 84 out of 90 hikers
Location: Wiesenthau, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Best Hikes to Wiesenthau Castle
- Easy
5.0
(2)
11
Bench with a view of Ehrenbürg – Wiesenthau Castle loop from Wiesenthau01:25
5.27km
70m
Intermediate4.5
(17)
86
Beautiful view of the Steinerne Frau – Wiesenthauer Needle loop from Gosberg04:20
15.9km
240m
Expert5.0
(6)
69
Wiesenthauer Needle – View of Walpurgis Chapel loop from Wiesenthau05:49
19.7km
540m
Tips
Wiesenthau Castle is the only surviving Renaissance castle in Franconian Switzerland. A restaurant with beer garden and a hotel are housed in the old walls. In the Advent season, the castle courtyard forms a beautiful backdrop for a Christmas market.
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•August 18, 2020
Mentioned for the first time in the 11th century, it is today the last surviving Renaissance castle in Franconian Switzerland and is used for gastronomic purposes.
translated by•September 7, 2020
A beautiful castle with restaurant...
like in a fairy tale 😍
unfortunately has company holidays from 03.10.22 to 27.10.22.translated by•October 14, 2022
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Description
Location: Wiesenthau, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Best Hikes to Wiesenthau Castle
- Easy
5.0
(2)
11
Bench with a view of Ehrenbürg – Wiesenthau Castle loop from Wiesenthau01:25
5.27km
70m
Intermediate4.5
(17)
86
Beautiful view of the Steinerne Frau – Wiesenthauer Needle loop from Gosberg04:20
15.9km
240m
Expert5.0
(6)
69
Wiesenthauer Needle – View of Walpurgis Chapel loop from Wiesenthau05:49
19.7km
540m
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