Ebermannstadt Castle, Ebermannstadt

Name: Ebermannstadt Castle
Address: Ebermannstadt, Germany

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Ebermannstadt Castle is a levelled medieval motte castle on the heights of the Franconian Jura at Wacht Knock, west of the town of Ebermannstadt in the county of Forchheim in the south German state of Bavaria. It is one of the mightiest motte and bailey castles. ()

Local name: Burgstall Ebermannstadt Built: XI centuryCoordinates: 49°46'47"N, 11°10'5"E

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Ebermannstadt Germany

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

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

4.2 miS
Natural attraction, Nature, Hill
Ehrenbürg
108 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...
3.1 miNE
Natural attraction, Nature, Cave
Binghöhle
79 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 miNE
Forts and castles, View point
Neideck Castle
90 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...
3.3 miNE
Forts and castles
Streitburg Castle, Wiesenttal
84 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.
5.3 miSE
Forts and castles
Wichsenstein Castle
135 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 miSE
Nature and wildlife, Zoo, Park
Schloss Hundshaupten, Egloffstein
124 min walk • Schloss Hundshaupten is a quadrangular castle in the village of Hundshaupten in the municipality of Egloffstein in the German county of Forchheim.
4.8 miS
Hotel, Forts and castles
Schloss Wiesenthau, Wiesenthau
123 min walk • Schloss Wiesenthau stands on the northeastern edge of the eponymous municipality at the foot of the Ehrenbürg in northern Bavaria.
1.5 miE
Forts and castles
Schlüsselstein Castle
38 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.
0.5 miNW
Forts and castles
Feuerstein Castle
13 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.
5.4 miE
Forts and castles
Gaillenreuth Castle, Ebermannstadt
137 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.
3.3 miNE
49°48'31"N • 11°13'35"E
Familienschwimmbad Streitberg, Wiesenttal
84 min walk • Watersports, Sport complex, Water park