Bärnfels Castle

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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. ()

Local name: Burg Bärnfels Built: 1330 (694 years ago)Coordinates: 49°42'53"N, 11°20'36"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Teufelshöhle, Felsenbad, Gößweinstein Castle, Hiltpoltstein Castle.

4.4 miNE
Cave with dramatic limestone formations
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Forts and castles
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Forts and castles
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Historical place, Forts and castles
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4.7 miNE
Park
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Forts and castles
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