Pottenstein Castle, Pottenstein
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Facts and practical information
Pottenstein Castle is one of the oldest castles in Franconian Switzerland, a region in the German state of Bavaria. It stands on a rock above the eponymous town of Pottenstein in the Upper Franconian county of Bayreuth. The castle is home to a museum and both may be visited for a fee. ()
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Pottenstein Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Teufelshöhle, Felsenbad, Gößweinstein Castle, Rabeneck.
1.3 miSECave with dramatic limestone formationsTeufelshöhle, Pottenstein
33 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Pottenstein, Germany, the Teufelshöhle, or Devil's Cave, beckons adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike. This subterranean marvel is one of the largest and most visited caves in Germany, offering a fascinating journey into the...
0.7 miSEWatersports, Amusement park, Water parkFelsenbad, Pottenstein
19 min walk • Felsenbad Pottenstein in Pottenstein is an outdoor swimming pool opened in 1926 and was already considered one of the most beautiful outdoor swimming facilities in Germany in its original form.
3.2 miWForts and castlesGößweinstein Castle, Gößweinstein
83 min walk • Gößweinstein Castle, also called Schloss Gößweinstein, is a mediaeval hilltop castle in Gößweinstein in the county of Forchheim in the German state of Bavaria. It towers high above the market town and the River Wiesent and may have been the inspiration for Richard Wagner's grail castle in his opera, Parsifal.
5 miNWTown, Forts and castlesRabeneck, Waischenfeld
129 min walk • Rabeneck Castle is a former high mediaeval aristocratic castle which stands high above the valley of the Wiesent in the Upper Franconian district of Bayreuth in the German state of Bavaria.
2.2 miNWForts and castlesTüchersfeld
57 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Franconian Switzerland region of Bavaria, Germany, the enchanting village of Tüchersfeld is dominated by its striking landmark: the Tüchersfeld Castle. This historical edifice, perched atop a craggy rock formation, offers a window into the...
~480 ftSParkFranconian Switzerland-Veldenstein Forest Nature Park, Pottenstein
3 min walk • Franconian Switzerland-Veldenstein Forest Nature Park is a nature park in North Bavaria. The nature park was established in 1995 and it covers an area that is almost coextensive with the natural region major unit of Northern Franconian Jura, the park being slightly larger.
4.5 miSForts and castles, RuinsLeienfels Castle
116 min walk • Perched atop a rocky promontory in the Franconian Switzerland region of Bavaria, Leienfels Castle stands as a testament to medieval architecture and the enduring allure of historical ruins. The remnants of this once-formidable fortress offer a glimpse into Germany's...
3.9 miNWView point, Forts and castlesBurg Rabenstein, Ahorntal
100 min walk • Rabenstein Castle is a former high medieval aristocratic castle in the municipality of Ahorntal in the Upper Franconian county of Bayreuth in the German state of Bavaria. The spur castle may be visited for an entrance fee.
5.3 miWForts and castlesGaillenreuth Castle, Ebermannstadt
135 min walk • Gaillenreuth Castle is situated high above the Wiesent river on its upper western perimeter in the village of Burggaillenreuth. The village belongs to the borough of Ebermannstadt in the county of Forchheim in the south German state of Bavaria. All that survives is the southern part of the hill castle.
4.8 miSWForts and castlesBärnfels Castle
122 min walk • The ruins of Bärnfels Castle are the remains of a late mediaeval aristocratic castle on the southern edge of the village of Bärnfels in the municipality of Obertrubach in the Upper Franconian county of Forchheim in Bavaria. The ruins of the spur castle are freely accessible.
4.5 miENatural attraction, Nature, MountainKleiner Kulm
115 min walk • The Kleiner Kulm is a mountain in Bavaria, Germany. The mountain has a height of 626 m and thereby is the highest point of the Franconian Switzerland. On top, there is a lookout tower of 11 metres, which gives a view over the surrounding landscape.