Schloss Greifenstein, Heiligenstadt in Oberfranken

Name: Schloss Greifenstein
Address: Schloss Greifenstein, Heiligenstadt in Oberfranken, Germany

#1 among attractions in Heiligenstadt in Oberfranken

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Schloss Greifenstein, Heiligenstadt in Oberfranken

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Schloss Greifenstein is a castle in the mountainous Fraconian Switzerland region of Upper Franconia, Germany. Since 1691 Greifenstein, the "stone stronghold" of Heiligenstadt round its walls, is the seat of the noble Schenk von Stauffenberg family. Greifenstein is a prominent feature of the modern tourist itinerary called the Burgenstraße. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°52'28"N, 11°10'20"E

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Nearby attractions include: Binghöhle, Neideck Castle, Streitburg Castle, Giechburg.

4.7 miSE
Natural attraction, Nature, Cave
Binghöhle
121 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscape of the Franconian Switzerland in Bavaria, Germany, lies the Binghöhle, a captivating cave system that invites exploration and wonder. This subterranean marvel, discovered in 1905, is a hidden gem for spelunkers and tourists alike.
5.3 miSE
Forts and castles, View point
Neideck Castle
135 min walk • Perched atop the verdant hills of the Franconian Switzerland in Bavaria, Germany, the ruins of Neideck Castle whisper tales of medieval grandeur. This once-formidable fortress, dating back to the early 12th century, served as both a noble family residence and a...
4.8 miSE
Forts and castles
Streitburg Castle, Wiesenttal
122 min walk • The ruins of Streitburg Castle are the remains of a high mediaeval aristocratic castle above the village of Streitberg, in the market borough of Wiesenttal in the Upper Franconian county of Forchheim in the German state of Bavaria.
7.8 miNW
Forts and castles
Giechburg, Scheßlitz
199 min walk • The Giechburg is a partly reconstructed hilltop castle located within the town of Scheßlitz in Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany. The castle has given its name to a constituent community within the town.
5.1 miSE
49°48'31"N • 11°13'35"E
Familienschwimmbad Streitberg, Wiesenttal
132 min walk • Watersports, Sport complex, Water park
3.6 miS
Forts and castles
Schloss Unterleinleiter
91 min walk • Schloss Unterleinleiter is a German schloss in Unterleinleiter in Upper Franconia. The building has 29 rooms and is privately owned.
6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Rosenmüllerhöhle, Wiesenttal
154 min walk • Rosenmüllerhöhle, also called Rosenmüllershöhle, is a natural karst cave near Muggendorf a district of the Upper Franconian municipality of Wiesenttal in the district of Forchheim in Bavaria.
2.6 miNE
Forts and castles
Schloss Oberaufseß, Aufseß
66 min walk • Oberaufseß Castle is a hilltop castle above the valley of the Aufseß River in the district of Oberaufseß in the Upper Franconian municipality of Aufseß.
7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hohler Berg, Wiesenttal
178 min walk • Hohle Berg, also known as Hohes Kreuz, is a 522.6 m above sea level mountain north of the Wiesenttal valley between the Wiesenttal districts of Muggendorf and Engelhardsberg. At the highest point of the mountain is a hexagonal steel and timber...
6.9 miNE
Locality
Hollfeld
175 min walk • Stepping through the cobbled streets of Hollfeld's old town feels like taking a step back in time. The town's rich history is evident in its impressive collection of well-preserved buildings, including the imposing Hollfeld Castle.