Dörnhof Castle

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The burgstall of Dörnhof Castle is the site of a demolished, medieval lowland castle situated at a height of 400 m above sea level in the vicinity of Dörnhof Farm near the village of Dörnhof, part of Gräfenberg in the county of Forchheim in the German state of Bavaria. ()

Local name: Burgstall Dörnhof Coordinates: 49°40'53"N, 11°16'42"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Ehrenbürg, Hiltpoltstein Castle, Egloffstein Castle, Wichsenstein Castle.

6.2 miNW
Natural attraction, Nature, Hill
Ehrenbürg
157 min walk • The Ehrenbürg is a prominent hill in the Franconian region of Bavaria, Germany, known for its historical significance and natural beauty. Rising to an elevation of 532 meters, the Ehrenbürg is not just a geographical landmark; it's also steeped in cultural history...
2.4 miSE
Forts and castles
Hiltpoltstein Castle
63 min walk • Nestled in the idyllic landscape of Franconian Switzerland in Bavaria, Germany, Hiltpoltstein Castle emerges as a historical gem commanding attention and admiration. This medieval fortress, with its robust towers and protective walls, stands as a testament to the...
1.7 miNW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Egloffstein Castle, Egloffstein
45 min walk • Egloffstein Castle is a former high mediaeval, aristocratic castle, that stands immediately west of the eponymous village of Egloffstein in the Upper Franconian county of Forchheim in the German state of Bavaria.
4 miN
Forts and castles
Wichsenstein Castle
102 min walk • Perched atop a rocky promontory in the Franconian Switzerland region of Bavaria, Germany, Wichsenstein Castle, also known as Burg Wichsenstein, is a site steeped in history and natural beauty. This medieval castle, whose origins date back to the 12th century, is a...
3.6 miNW
Nature and wildlife, Zoo, Park
Schloss Hundshaupten, Egloffstein
92 min walk • Schloss Hundshaupten is a quadrangular castle in the village of Hundshaupten in the municipality of Egloffstein in the German county of Forchheim.
4.5 miNE
Forts and castles, Ruins
Leienfels 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...
2.8 miSW
Forts and castles
Gräfenberg Castle, Gräfenberg
72 min walk • Gräfenberg Castle is the older of two former castles in Gräfenberg in the Upper Franconian county of Forchheim in the south German state of Bavaria. Today, there is little left of the castle; it is classed as a burgstall and the site is in the area of Bahnhofstraße 11 to 21.
1.6 miE
Forts and castles
Wolfsberg Castle
40 min walk • The ruins of Wolfsberg Castle are the remains of a former high mediaeval, aristocratic, castle which stands high above the Trubach valley over the eponymous village of Wolfsberg.
3.7 miNE
Forts and castles
Bärnfels Castle
95 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.
~930 ftE
Forts and castles
Burggraf
5 min walk • The fortification of Burggraf, also called the Burggrafenstein or Furchste, is a levelled prehistorical or early medieval sector fortification on a hill spur between Untertrubach and Dörnhof near Gräfenberg in the county of Forchheim in the south German state of Bavaria.
2.8 miW
Forts and castles
Schlossberg Castle
71 min walk • The burgstall of Schlossberg Castle, also called the Burgstall on the Flöss or the Heidenstein, is a now levelled, probably high mediaeval, nobleman's castle.