그라펜뵈르‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪17‬개의 동굴

A visit to this beautiful place can be wonderfully combined with a hike through the Veldensteiner Forest or the Pegnitztal. Afterwards, you will visit the impressive Veldenstein Castle in Neuhaus and stop off at one of the cozy inns.

Simple chapel in Breitenstein from the 12th century, from the chapel you have a wonderful view of the surrounding area. Definitely go up the few steps to the open chapel and enjoy the view.

The castle chapel in Breitenstein is absolutely worth seeing because of the two-storey construction. Next to the chapel there is a bench to enjoy the beautiful view.

Easy to reach by public transport as a starting point and destination for various tours.

Great view from up here - there is also a restaurant.

The silhouette of the market town is determined by the towering castle complex with its distinctive keep. The year in which Veldenstein Castle was built and the name of the builder have not been confirmed. However, many things point to the Bishop of Eichstätt, who had border fortifications built on the northern border of his diocese in 1008 on behalf of Conrad II. The castle was first mentioned in a document in 1269 as "novum castrum" (new castle). At that time, the castle belonged to the Bamberg Bishopric and was the official castle, i.e. the administrative seat, of the Bamberg bishops for the surrounding lands. In 1323 the castle was first called Veldenstein. Veldenstein Castle was donated to the diocese of Bamberg, which was founded in 1008, and remained in its possession until secularization in 1802. The castle was the official castle and residence of the Bamberg prince bishops and was first mentioned in 1269 as a novum castrum (= new house). The place that developed below the castle received market rights under Bishop Weigand von Redwitz (1522 to 1556).

nice little town with a lot of history

On the first floor there is a small museum with the theme "Hewing, stabbing and courting". An exhibition on the history of chivalry in Franconia. Opening hours: Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays and public holidays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Groups and school classes also by appointment Entrance fees: Adults € 4.00 Children 6-10 years € 2.00 Children under 6 years free Severely disabled, pensioners € 2.00 Groups (from 10 p.) € 3.00 per person Family entry € 10.00 Registration and contact: Tel. 0 91 52 9 28 21 97 www.ritterhartenstein.de info@ritterhartenstein.de