Schlüsselstein Castle

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Schlüsselstein Castle was a castle and the seat of a noble family, probably dating to the High Middle Ages, the remains of which lie above the town of Ebermannstadt in the Upper Franconian county of Forchheim in the south German state of Bavaria. The site is known locally as Burgstall Schlüsselstein. ()

Local name: Burgstall Schlüsselstein Built: XII centuryCoordinates: 49°46'26"N, 11°12'1"E

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

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

4.3 miSW
Natural attraction, Nature, Hill
Ehrenbürg
111 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...
2.7 miN
Natural attraction, Nature, Cave
Binghöhle
70 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.
2.8 miNE
Forts and castles, View point
Neideck Castle
72 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...
2.8 miN
Forts and castles
Streitburg Castle, Wiesenttal
72 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.
5.5 miSE
Historical place, Forts and castles
Egloffstein Castle, Egloffstein
142 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.
3.9 miSE
Forts and castles
Wichsenstein Castle
99 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...
3.9 miS
Nature and wildlife, Zoo, Park
Schloss Hundshaupten, Egloffstein
99 min walk • Schloss Hundshaupten is a quadrangular castle in the village of Hundshaupten in the municipality of Egloffstein in the German county of Forchheim.
5.1 miSW
Hotel, Forts and castles
Schloss Wiesenthau, Wiesenthau
130 min walk • Schloss Wiesenthau stands on the northeastern edge of the eponymous municipality at the foot of the Ehrenbürg in northern Bavaria.
1.9 miNW
Forts and castles
Feuerstein Castle
48 min walk • Feuerstein Castle lies at the edge of the so-called Lange Meile near Ebermannstadt in the county of Forchheim in the south German state of Bavaria.
4 miE
Forts and castles
Gaillenreuth Castle, Ebermannstadt
101 min walk • Gaillenreuth Castle is situated high above the Wiesent river on its upper western perimeter in the village of Burggaillenreuth. The village belongs to the borough of Ebermannstadt in the county of Forchheim in the south German state of Bavaria. All that survives is the southern part of the hill castle.
2.7 miNE
49°48'31"N • 11°13'35"E
Familienschwimmbad Streitberg, Wiesenttal
68 min walk • Watersports, Sport complex, Water park