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Wenceslas Castle, Lauf an der Pegnitz

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Wenceslas Castle, Lauf an der Pegnitz

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Wenceslas Castle, Lauf an der Pegnitz

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Location: Lauf an der Pegnitz, Nürnberger Land, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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1. Bitterbach Gorge – Bridge Over the Bitterbach loop from Lauf (links der Pegnitz)

8.37km

02:11

60m

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

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2. Moritzberg Mountain Inn – Chiming Waterfall loop from Lauf (rechts Pegnitz)

15.9km

04:29

310m

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

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3. Hersbrucker Gate – Old City Archive loop from Lauf (links der Pegnitz)

5.75km

01:29

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Sebastian Kowalke

April 17, 2019

There was already a castle in Lauf in the 12th century, but it was destroyed at the beginning of the 14th century. It was only around 50 years later, namely in 1353, that the later Emperor Karl acquired the area on the Pegnitz and a few years later had a new imperial residence built on the site of the old castle. Since the emperor as the Bohemian king also bore the name Wenceslas, the castle soon became known as the Wenceslas Castle. Wenceslas, the national saint of Bohemia, is also shown as a portrait above the main gate of the castle.

You can explore the castle and its premises either on your own or as part of a guided tour.

Opening times: Info point: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Castle: Wednesday to Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on weekends 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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April 4, 2019

Lauf experienced its first heyday under the banner of the Bohemian lion. Based on the city survey, a diverse urban life developed: self-government and jurisdiction, crafts, markets and customs, church and school, social institutions. The urban character found its expression in the emblems of the seal, coat of arms and flag as well as in the various public buildings from the town hall, the shepherd's house, the shooting house to the "Fronveste", the city jail; not to forget the fortification with ditch, wall, towers and gates, which made running to a reasonably safe place.

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Alwin

April 2, 2021

Picturesque from the Pegnitz wrestles around. The small courtyard and the bridges are a medieval highlight

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Elevation 320 m

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Location: Lauf an der Pegnitz, Nürnberger Land, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Wenceslas Castle, Lauf an der Pegnitz

1. Bitterbach Gorge – Bridge Over the Bitterbach loop from Lauf (links der Pegnitz)

2. Moritzberg Mountain Inn – Chiming Waterfall loop from Lauf (rechts Pegnitz)

3. Hersbrucker Gate – Old City Archive loop from Lauf (links der Pegnitz)

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