Böheimstein, Pegnitz

Name: Böheimstein
Address: Pegnitz, Germany

#4 among attractions in Pegnitz

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Böheimstein Castle Stable, formerly also called Pegnitz Castle, was a castle on the castle hill above the town of Pegnitz in the Upper Franconian district of Bayreuth in Bavaria, probably founded by the Landgraves of Leuchtenberg in the late Middle Ages.

The castle stable of the summit castle is freely accessible and serves as a lookout point with the observation tower built in 1923.

Coordinates: 49°45'28"N, 11°31'58"E

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Pegnitz Germany

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Böheimstein – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Teufelshöhle, Felsenbad, Schloßberg, Kleiner Kulm.

5 miW
Cave with dramatic limestone formations
Teufelshöhle, Pottenstein
129 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...
5.3 miW
Watersports, Amusement park, Water park
Felsenbad, Pottenstein
135 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.
~70 ftN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schloßberg, Pegnitz
1 min walk • Schloßberg is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany.
2 miNW
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Kleiner Kulm
51 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.
~1110 ftE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hot springs
Pegnitzquelle, Pegnitz
6 min walk • Pegnitzquelle is a typical karst spring of Franconian Switzerland in the town of Pegnitz. It is located at an altitude of 425 meters near the Schlossberg. The outflow of the spring pot gives the river Pegnitz its name.