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 …

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April 4, 2019

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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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April 15, 2023

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The castle on the southern edge of the city was built as a compact complex on the comparatively small river island and had to make do with the limited area …

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Bitterbach Gorge – Bridge Over the Bitterbach loop from Neunhof

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

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View of the Pegnitz River – Moritzberg Mountain Inn loop from Lauf (rechts Pegnitz)

15.9km

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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

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Bitterbach Gorge – Bridge Over the Bitterbach loop from Neunhof

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

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View of the Pegnitz River – Moritzberg Mountain Inn loop from Lauf (rechts Pegnitz)

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