Burg Lichtenstein

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Lichtenstein Castle is a high to late medieval hill castle, 380 m above sea level, about six kilometres north of Ebern in the Lower Franconian county of Haßberge in Bavaria. It is located in the municipality of Pfarrweisach. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1232 (792 years ago)Coordinates: 50°8'30"N, 10°46'45"E

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Burg Lichtenstein – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rauheneck Castle, Rotenhan Castle, Alte Burg, Haßberge Nature Park.

3.1 miSW
Forts and castles
Rauheneck Castle
79 min walk • Nestled in the lush, verdant hills of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, the ruins of Rauheneck Castle offer a glimpse into the medieval past. This historical fortress, now in a state of picturesque decay, once stood as a formidable stronghold in the region.
1.9 miS
Forts and castles
Rotenhan Castle
50 min walk • Perched on a craggy hilltop in the Franconian region of Bavaria, Germany, Rotenhan Castle, also known as Burg Rotenhan, is a historical fortress whose origins date back to the 12th century. This medieval structure is a testament to the architectural prowess and the...
2.3 miN
Forts and castles
Alte Burg
60 min walk • The Alte Burg is an early medieval ringwork between Altenstein and Lichtenstein in the borough of Market Maroldsweisach in the Lower Franconian county of Haßberge in the province of Lower Franconia in Bavaria, Germany.
5.3 miW
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Haßberge Nature Park, Haßberge
137 min walk • Haßberge Nature Park is a park of 804 km2 located in the north east of Franconian Keuperland in Bavaria, Germany.
2.9 miNW
Forts and castles
Altenstein Castle
74 min walk • Altenstein Castle is a ruined castle in Altenstein in the district of Haßberge in Lower Franconia, Germany. The family seat of the lords of Stein zu Altenstein, which died out in the 19th century, is located 40 kilometres north of the city of Bamberg and, since the end of the 20th century, has been managed by the district of Haßberge.
4.2 miNE
Forts and castles
Schloss Geiersberg, Seßlach
108 min walk • Geiersberg Castle stands southeast of the town of Seßlach in the district of Coburg in Upper Franconia, on a ridge of the Bürgerwald forest that is advanced toward the Rodachgrund. It is also an officially named part of the municipality.

Burg Lichtenstein

Facts and practical information

Burg Lichtenstein – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Rauheneck Castle

Rotenhan Castle

Alte Burg

Haßberge Nature Park, Haßberge

Altenstein Castle

Schloss Geiersberg, Seßlach