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Wernstein Castle is located in the Kulmbach district (municipality of Mainleus) and is considered one of the best-preserved castles in Franconia. The current structure was built around 1365 and expanded into a castle after the Thirty Years' War. It has been continuously owned by the von Künßberg family for over 600 years. As it is a private residence, the castle itself is not open to the public. However, the grounds and courtyard are accessible and a popular spot for photographers. There is an event barn available for rent for weddings and celebrations. Information about this can often be found on the official Wernstein Castle website.

Beautiful cycle path from Kulmbach to Untersteinach

The Weißer Main cycle path is wonderfully laid out here.

The **White Main Cycle Route** is a beautiful cycling route that winds through picturesque landscapes and charming places. Here is some important information about this cycle route: ### Tour details - **Starting point**: The tour starts in **Bischofsgrün**, at the foot of the **Ochsenkopf** and **Schneeberg**. - **Length of the tour**: **46.3 km** - **Ascent**: **556 hm** - **Descent**: **601 hm** - **Highest point**: **676 m** - **Lowest point**: **284 m** - **Elevation difference**: **392 hm** ### Highlights of the route - **Nature**: The route runs along the **White Main**, which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding nature. - **Leisure opportunities**: Ideal for cyclists who want to enjoy the tranquility of nature and be active at the same time. ### Tips for planning your tour - Pay attention to the weather conditions and plan your tour accordingly. - There are various rest areas along the way to take a break and enjoy the surroundings.

Good surface. Invites you to drive fast.

Wernstein Castle, also known as Wernstein Castle, was first mentioned in documents in the 14th century and is one of the most beautiful hilltop castles in Upper Franconia. It has always been owned by the von Künßberg family and consists of a core castle with a lower castle in front. The Lower Castle has a long southeast wing with two floors and a shorter north wing, which was built later. The many small and large towers of the castle complex are striking. The gate to the castle is decorated with coats of arms and leads to the lower castle courtyard, from which the outbuildings can be reached. A staircase leads to the middle castle gate, through which the inner ring wall is passed. The ring wall with defensive towers in the corners surrounds the Upper Castle and forms a kennel. Inside the wall there is a groundwater well and the path leads to the inner castle gate. The owners currently live in Wernstein Castle, so it cannot be visited. The family cemetery of the Barons von Künßberg is located near the castle. Source: https://www.blutana.de/sehenswuerdigkeiten/Schloss+Wernstein-Mainleus-1450.html

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. The wings of the narrow castle, which had been founded by the Counts of Andechs before 1135, were transformed into an impressive four-wing complex and secured against the mountain side with enormous bastions. Today, the Plassenburg, high above Kulmbach, is a cultural center of the Upper Mainland. After the fortifications were destroyed at the behest of Napoleon in 1806, the castle served as a prison and workhouse until 1928 - then exhibition rooms, museums and display collections were set up.

In the "Schöner Hof" with its richly decorated arcades, the atmosphere of a German princely court of the Renaissance comes to life.