Altenstein Castle

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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. The castle was renovated around the turn of the millennium. ()

Local name: Burg Altenstein Built: 1232 (792 years ago)Coordinates: 50°10'17"N, 10°44'3"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Rauheneck Castle, Rotenhan Castle, Bramberg Castle, Burg Lichtenstein.

4.3 miS
Forts and castles
Rauheneck Castle
111 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.
4.7 miSE
Forts and castles
Rotenhan Castle
120 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...
6.2 miSW
Museum, Forts and castles
Bramberg Castle
158 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Germany's picturesque landscape, Bramberg Castle stands as a testament to the country's rich medieval history. This formidable castle, with its robust towers and fortified walls, offers visitors a vivid glimpse into the past.
2.9 miSE
Forts and castles
Burg Lichtenstein
74 min walk • 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.
1.6 miE
Forts and castles
Alte Burg
42 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.
4.4 miSW
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Haßberge Nature Park, Haßberge
111 min walk • Haßberge Nature Park is a park of 804 km2 located in the north east of Franconian Keuperland in Bavaria, Germany.
5 miE
Forts and castles
Schloss Geiersberg, Seßlach
129 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.