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Upper gate Hollfeld

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Upper gate Hollfeld

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  • Location: Hollfeld, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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    May 3, 2017

    Hiking

    At the highest point of the city is the medieval Upper Gate, formerly a bridge tower with a battering bridge over the deep ditch. The gate was built in the …
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    August 31, 2026

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    The Obere Tor stands at the highest point of Hollfeld's old town and is an impressive testament to the medieval town fortifications. The fortifications of the upper town were built around 1300. The gate was originally designed as a bridge gate tower with a drawbridge over the deep moat and protected the access to the fortified upper town.
    The current gate's building substance dates back to the 16th/17th century. In the 19th century, it took on a completely different meaning: it served as an inn for wandering guild journeymen and apprentice craftsmen.
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    August 12, 2019

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    Nice old gate. Formerly the city wall ran here. Behind it lies the market square of Hollfeld.
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    Upper gate Hollfeld – Kaiserbach Valley loop from Wonsees

    14.7km

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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 470 m

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    Location: Hollfeld, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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