Little France

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Little France is the ruin of a hillside fort in the German region of Dahner Felsenland. It lies above the village of Erlenbach bei Dahn in the county of Südwestpfalz in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. ()

Local name: Burg Klein-Frankreich Built: 1484 (541 years ago)Coordinates: 49°6'18"N, 7°51'46"E

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Rhineland-PalatinateGermany

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Little France – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Burg Berwartstein, Drachenfels Castle, Lindelbrunn Castle, Burg Altdahn.

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Forts and castles, Historical place
Burg Berwartstein
7 min walk • Nestled atop a rocky outcrop in the Palatinate Forest of Germany, Burg Berwartstein emerges as a vivid reminder of the medieval era. This authentic castle, with its imposing stone walls and strategic location, offers a unique journey back in time to the days of knights...
2 miNW
Forts and castles
Drachenfels Castle
51 min walk • Perched atop the craggy hill of the same name, Drachenfels Castle in Germany is a historic site that beckons with tales of knights, dragons, and ancient ruins. With its origins dating back to the early 12th century, this castle ruin is not only a testament to medieval...
3.1 miNE
Forts and castles
Lindelbrunn Castle
80 min walk • Perched atop the lush green hills of the Palatinate Forest in Germany, Lindelbrunn Castle remains a hidden gem with a storied past. This medieval fortress, now in ruins, is a testament to the region's rich history and offers a unique glimpse into the architectural...
4.1 miNW
Forts and castles
Burg Altdahn, Dahn
106 min walk • Altdahn Castle is a castle ruin in the Palatinate Forest, the German part of the Wasgau region. It is located near the town of Dahn in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It stands 337 metres above sea level.
4.2 miNW
Forts and castles
Castles of Dahn, Erfweiler
106 min walk • The castles of Dahn, near the little town of Dahn in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, consist of three rock castles: Altdahn Grafendahn...
4.2 miNW
Forts and castles
Tanstein Castle, Erfweiler
107 min walk • Tanstein Castle is the ruin of a rock castle in the southern Palatine Forest, the German part of the Wasgau region. It lies just under a kilometre east of the small town of Dahn in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
4.6 miSW
Forts and castles
Wegelnburg
117 min walk • Perched atop the highest hill in the Palatinate region of Germany, the Wegelnburg castle ruins offer a historical journey and a breathtaking panorama. Dating back to the 12th century, this once formidable fortress now stands as a silent testament to the area's rich...
4.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Hochstein, Dahn
111 min walk • The Hochstein, near the little southwest Palatine town of Dahn in southwest Germany, is a rock formation that is very popular with sports climbers and walkers.
3.3 miSE
Forts and castles
Guttenberg
83 min walk • Guttenberg Castle is a ruined rock castle near the French border in the German part of the Wasgau, which in turn is part of the Palatine Forest in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
4.2 miNW
Forts and castles
Grafendahn Castle, Erfweiler
106 min walk • Grafendahn Castle lies in the southern Palatine Forest, the German part of the Wasgau region, just under 1 kilometre east of the small town of Dahn in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
1.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Heidenberg
38 min walk • The Heidenberg is a 420-metre-high hill in the southeastern Wasgau, the region that covers the southern part of the Palatinate Forest in Germany and the northern Vosges in France.

Little France

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Little France – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)