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⚔️ Plassenburg Fortress

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⚔️ Plassenburg Fortress

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  • Location: Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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    May 21, 2015

    Hiking

    The Plassenburg is a hilltop castle surrounded by fortifications from the Renaissance period above the Upper Franconian town of Kulmbach. As one of the most imposing and largest Renaissance buildings in Germany, it has long been a model in fortress construction and is now the city's landmark.
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    June 6, 2024

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    The magnificent complex is characterized by the redesign that Margrave Georg Friedrich had carried out by the architect Caspar Vischer after the destruction in the Second Margrave War in 1557. …
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    July 20, 2019

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    In addition to the historical background, the climb is worth in any case.
    Absolutely great view from up here!
    Directly below the Plassenburg is the beautiful old town of Kulmbach.
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    ⚔️ Plassenburg Fortress – Kulmbach Market Square loop from Kulmbach

    5.22km

    01:29

    120m

    120m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. 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 400 m

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    Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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    Location: Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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