Alte Burg

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°10'29"N, 10°46'14"E

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Alte Burg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rauheneck Castle, Rotenhan Castle, Burg Lichtenstein, Haßberge Nature Park.

4.9 miS
Forts and castles
Rauheneck Castle
125 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.
4.3 miS
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Rotenhan Castle
109 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...
2.3 miS
Forts and castles
Burg Lichtenstein
60 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.
5.8 miSW
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Haßberge Nature Park, Haßberge
148 min walk • Haßberge Nature Park is a park of 804 km2 located in the north east of Franconian Keuperland in Bavaria, Germany.
1.6 miW
Forts and castles
Altenstein Castle
42 min walk • 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.
3.4 miE
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Schloss Geiersberg, Seßlach
88 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.