Ehrenbürg

#53 among destinations in Germany

Natural attraction, Nature, Hill, Top attraction

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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, with its two peaks, the Walberla and the Rodenstein, offering more than just panoramic views.

The Walberla, in particular, is a name often used synonymously with the Ehrenbürg and is famous for the Walpurgis Night celebrations held annually on April 30th. This festival pays homage to Saint Walpurga and is marked by local folklore and traditions. The hill is also home to the ruins of the early medieval chapel dedicated to Saint Walburga, which attracts history enthusiasts and adds a layer of mystical charm to the site.

The Ehrenbürg's natural setting is a haven for outdoor lovers, with numerous hiking trails that allow visitors to explore the lush greenery and diverse flora and fauna of the region. The hill's basalt formation is a geological feature that further adds to the allure for both geologists and tourists alike.

Alternative names: Area: 4.45 acres (0.0069 mi²)Elevation: 1744 ftCoordinates: 49°43'9"N, 11°9'13"E

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Ehrenbürg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Egloffstein Castle, Wichsenstein Castle, Schloss Hundshaupten, Schloss Wiesenthau.

4.8 miE
Historical place, Forts and castles
Egloffstein Castle, Egloffstein
122 min walk • Egloffstein Castle is a former high mediaeval, aristocratic castle, that stands immediately west of the eponymous village of Egloffstein in the Upper Franconian county of Forchheim in the German state of Bavaria.
5.3 miE
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...
3.2 miE
Nature and wildlife, Zoo, Park
Schloss Hundshaupten, Egloffstein
83 min walk • Schloss Hundshaupten is a quadrangular castle in the village of Hundshaupten in the municipality of Egloffstein in the German county of Forchheim.
0.9 miSW
Hotel, Forts and castles
Schloss Wiesenthau, Wiesenthau
23 min walk • Schloss Wiesenthau stands on the northeastern edge of the eponymous municipality at the foot of the Ehrenbürg in northern Bavaria.
2.6 miS
Forts and castles
Schloss Kunreuth
66 min walk • Schloss Kunreuth is situated on the northwestern edge of the eponymous village of Kunreuth which is part of the collective municipality of Gosberg in the county of Forchheim, in the province of Upper Franconia in the south German state of Bavaria.
4.3 miNE
Forts and castles
Schlüsselstein Castle
111 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.
4.6 miN
Forts and castles
Feuerstein Castle
119 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.
6.7 miSE
Forts and castles
Gräfenberg Castle, Gräfenberg
170 min walk • Gräfenberg Castle is the older of two former castles in Gräfenberg in the Upper Franconian county of Forchheim in the south German state of Bavaria. Today, there is little left of the castle; it is classed as a burgstall and the site is in the area of Bahnhofstraße 11 to 21.
4.2 miN
Forts and castles
Ebermannstadt Castle, Ebermannstadt
108 min walk • 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.
3.4 miSE
Forts and castles
Schlossberg Castle
88 min walk • The burgstall of Schlossberg Castle, also called the Burgstall on the Flöss or the Heidenstein, is a now levelled, probably high mediaeval, nobleman's castle.
5.6 miS
Forts and castles
Schloss Ermreuth
144 min walk • Schloss Ermreuth is a manor house in the Upper Franconian village of Ermreuth in the municipality of Neunkirchen am Brand. The three-storey hipped roof building was owned by various Franconian noble families in the Middle Ages and Early Modern Period.