ベールナウの天然記念物・トップ20

When Slavs repeatedly invaded the Nordgau at the beginning of the 12th century, Margrave Diepold, as administrator of the Nordgau, and his friend Count Beringer of Sulzbach were forced in 1109 to settle the border with the Bohemian dukes Borsivoy and Wladislaw on behalf of the German King Henry V. One of the established border points was likely this mighty, immovable granite block. A cross, still clearly visible today, was carved into the broad, blunt cone on the south side. Barely discernible is the inscription "Bohemia" on the east side and "Bavaria" on the west side. The slab marks the border line with a furrow cut at an obtuse angle. The stone also bears a number and the year of the last border determination: "1843." In 1997, the Bavarian-Bohemian hiking and cross-country skiing border crossing "Kreuzstein / Křížový kámen" was officially opened.

Great castle. Viewed from the outside. There is a great path along the left side of the castle, where you come out at the top and go back down via the stairs.

Very beautiful castle. Unfortunately, a tour is only possible on Sundays at 3:30 p.m. as part of a guided tour. Unfortunately, this is not so practical with a small child. The beer garden also only opens on Sundays, but already at 2 p.m.

In 1347, Emperor Ludwig the Bavarian had Schellenberg Castle, which was then called "Lug ins Land", built to protect against attacks from Bohemia. On July 12, 1498, the castle was stormed under the leadership of Captain Konrad von Wirsberg, who was in the service of the Margrave of Brandenburg. The castle was partially destroyed. Their owner, Knight Moritz von Guttenberg, was captured. The castle was never rebuilt.

As if by a giant hand, granite blocks are piled on top of each other, which are actually reminiscent of stacked loaves of bread. A silver cross can be seen on top of the rock.

An impressive ruin, worth visiting for the complex alone. But the magnificent views are also inspiring.

Falkenberg Castle was a highlight for me. It is located on a high rock massif in the center of Falkenberg. In the complex there is a hotel and, among other things, a museum for exhibitions. The castle has been renovated in a modern way and has not lost its medieval flair.

imposing castle complex enthroned on a rock