Alter Schlossberg

#1215 among destinations in Germany

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The burgstall of Alter Schlossberg is the site of an old castle located on a plateau-like hilltop, the so-called Schlossberg, about 500 metres southeast of Burggaillenreuth, a village in the borough of Ebermannstadt in the county of Forchheim, in the south German state of Bavaria. ()

Local name: Burgstall Alter Schlossberg Coordinates: 49°46'29"N, 11°17'29"E

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Alter Schlossberg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Binghöhle, Neideck Castle, Gößweinstein Castle, Rabeneck.

4.2 miNW
Natural attraction, Nature, Cave
Binghöhle
108 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.
3.5 miNW
Forts and castles, View point
Neideck Castle
91 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...
1.9 miE
Forts and castles
Gößweinstein Castle, Gößweinstein
49 min walk • Gößweinstein Castle, also called Schloss Gößweinstein, is a mediaeval hilltop castle in Gößweinstein in the county of Forchheim in the German state of Bavaria. It towers high above the market town and the River Wiesent and may have been the inspiration for Richard Wagner's grail castle in his opera, Parsifal.
3.7 miNE
Town, Forts and castles
Rabeneck, Waischenfeld
94 min walk • Rabeneck Castle is a former high mediaeval aristocratic castle which stands high above the valley of the Wiesent in the Upper Franconian district of Bayreuth in the German state of Bavaria.
4.1 miNW
Forts and castles
Streitburg Castle, Wiesenttal
105 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.
3.2 miE
Forts and castles
Tüchersfeld
83 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Franconian Switzerland region of Bavaria, Germany, the enchanting village of Tüchersfeld is dominated by its striking landmark: the Tüchersfeld Castle. This historical edifice, perched atop a craggy rock formation, offers a window into the...
2.7 miS
Forts and castles
Wichsenstein Castle
70 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...
4.8 miSW
Nature and wildlife, Zoo, Park
Schloss Hundshaupten, Egloffstein
122 min walk • Schloss Hundshaupten is a quadrangular castle in the village of Hundshaupten in the municipality of Egloffstein in the German county of Forchheim.
4.1 miW
Forts and castles
Schlüsselstein Castle
104 min walk • 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.
4.8 miNE
View point, Forts and castles
Burg Rabenstein, Ahorntal
123 min walk • Rabenstein Castle is a former high medieval aristocratic castle in the municipality of Ahorntal in the Upper Franconian county of Bayreuth in the German state of Bavaria. The spur castle may be visited for an entrance fee.
~1970 ftN
Forts and castles
Gaillenreuth Castle, Ebermannstadt
10 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.