Werdenfels Castle, Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Name: Werdenfels Castle
Address: Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

#6 among attractions in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

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Werdenfels Castle, Garmisch-Partenkirchen

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The ruins of Werdenfels Castle stand about 80 metres above the Loisach valley between Garmisch and Farchant in the county of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Upper Bavaria. The spur castle was used until 1632 as the administrative centre of the County of Werdenfels, but began to fall into disrepair thereafter. ()

Local name: Burg Werdenfels Built: 1230 (795 years ago)Coordinates: 47°30'59"N, 11°5'31"E

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Werdenfels Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Partnach Gorge, Große Olympiaschanze, Garmisch Classic, Rießersee.

3.8 miS
Scenic, popular place for hiking
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Sport venue, Ski area, Sport
Große Olympiaschanze, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
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3.4 miS
Winter sport, Ski area
Garmisch Classic, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
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2.7 miS
Lake, Sport venue, Outdoor activities
Rießersee, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
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Prominent mountain with an alpine hut
Krottenkopf
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2.2 miE
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Wank Mountain
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4.4 miS
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Kreuzeck
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4.2 miSW
47°28'24"N • 11°1'40"E
Zugspitzbad, Grainau
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Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Ettaler Manndl
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Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Notkarspitze
79 min walk • Notkarspitze is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany.
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Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Bischof Mountain
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