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Gnandstein Castle

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    Location: Kohren-Sahlis, Landkreis Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

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    February 3, 2016

    Hiking

    The Gnandstein Castle is considered the oldest surviving Romanesque fortification in Saxony.
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    February 4, 2016

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    The museum in the castle is also definitely worth seeing, but this is currently on winter break and will only be open again after March 18th. It contains historically furnished …
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    December 17, 2021

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    The castle was built as a Romanesque complex at the beginning of the 13th century. The keep was built in the middle of the 13th century. The castle chapel was built around 1500. The interior was completely redesigned at the beginning of the 18th century. In the years 1994–2004 the castle was restored. Today it houses a museum. A recommended visit.
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    1. Castle tour – Kohrener Land

    8.03km

    03:02

    100m

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

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

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

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    Elevation 200 m

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