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⚔️ Plassenburg Fortress – Kulmbach Market Square loop from Kulmbach

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Bavaria

Upper Franconia

⚔️ Plassenburg Fortress – Kulmbach Market Square loop from Kulmbach

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⚔️ Plassenburg Fortress – Kulmbach Market Square loop from Kulmbach

01:29

5.22km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parking

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939 m

Bench with a View of Kulmbach

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There are several benches on the footpath to the castle, but the view of the city from this one is particularly beautiful.

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1.86 km

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 …

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1.91 km

View of Kulmbach from Plassenburg Castle

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Beautiful view over Kulmbach

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2.76 km

Red Tower, Kulmbach

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The Red Tower stands on a hill. It is part of the city's fortifications from the 13th century. The five-storey tower - the top storey is built in half-timbering - …

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3.23 km

Zinsfelder Fountain at Holzmarkt

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that's a pretty good fountain
interesting figures

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3.56 km

Kulmbach Old Town

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The town hall is an impressive building that is worth seeing.

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4.15 km

Luitpold Fountain on the Market Square

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In any case, it draws attention. Whether it is beautiful or not is something everyone has to decide for themselves.

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4.18 km

Kulmbach Market Square

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A unique number of old villas, picturesque old town and museums. That's enough for a vacation. You also have a connection to the Franconian Forest, which I call a stronghold …

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5.22 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.87 km

1.65 km

808 m

763 m

101 m

Surfaces

2.35 km

1.45 km

967 m

393 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Thursday 28 May

26°C

5°C

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⚔️ Plassenburg Fortress – Kulmbach Market Square loop from Kulmbach

Bench with a View of Kulmbach