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Lauenstein Castle

Lauenstein Castle

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Lauenstein Castle

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Location: Ludwigsstadt, Kronach, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

July 25, 2025

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This hilltop castle, originally part of the Orlagau region, was built over a thousand years ago in the midst of a clearing on the upper reaches of the Saale River …

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

July 25, 2025

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After the castle romanticist Dr. Ehrhard Messmer from Halle an der Saale purchased the dilapidated Lauenstein Castle in 1896, he had the building renovated in the historicist style. This included the restoration of the bridge over the moat leading up to the historic castle gate.

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HoffiKC

November 3, 2020

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A wonderful hiking trail (nature trail) starts on the road just north of the castle, leading down to the chocolate factory or even to Probstzella. It is also easy to ride downhill on a mountain bike. Some places are a bit rocky and you have to push. The route to Probstzella is a bit overgrown up to the B 85, but it is still very beautiful. A rustic little path.
ATTENTION: These paths are currently (2024) only partially accessible due to the forest damage.

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Lauenstein Castle – View of Lauenstein Castle loop from Burg Lauenstein

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View of Lauenstein – Cafe Bauer Ski Collection loop from Falkenstein und Pechleite östlich Lauenstein

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Lauenstein Castle – Cook's Grave loop from Probstzella

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 570 m

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Tuesday 14 July

23°C

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34 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Location: Ludwigsstadt, Kronach, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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