Altenburg, Heroldsbach

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Forts and castles

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The Altenburg fortification near Heroldsbach is a levelled early medieval fortified position at a height of 362 m above sea level, about 850 metres northwest of the church in Heroldsbach in the Upper Franconian county of Forchheim in the south German state of Bavaria. No historical or archaeological information is available for this sector fortification, but pottery finds from the interior of the site date to the Early Middle Ages. All that has survived is a double rampart system with a ditch. The site is protected by the state of Bavaria as monument number D-4-6331-0001: Frühmittelalterliche Abschnittsbefestigung "Altenburg". ()

Local name: Abschnittsbefestigung Altenburg Coordinates: 49°41'55"N, 10°59'24"E

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Heroldsbach Germany

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

Nearby attractions include: Erlebnispark Schloss Thurn, Forchheim Castle, Forchheim Fortress, Wehrkirche Hannberg.

1 miSE
Theme park, Amusement park
Erlebnispark Schloss Thurn, Heroldsbach
26 min walk • Erlebnispark Schloss Thurn is an amusement park near Heroldsbach, between Forchheim and Höchstadt, and is open in spring and summer. The park currently has about 30 attractions and several shows such as jousting tournaments and magic shows, plus...
3.3 miNE
Forts and castles
Forchheim Castle, Forchheim
84 min walk • The castle in Forchheim, also referred to as a royal palace or Kaiserpfalz, was an important urban castle under the bishops of Bamberg in the town of Forchheim in the south German state of Bavaria. The castle was built in the late 14th century.
3.4 miNE
Forts and castles
Forchheim Fortress, Forchheim
88 min walk • Forchheim Fortress was laid out after the occupation of the town of Forchheim during the Second Margrave War by the Bishopric of Bamberg. Today about one third of the fortification works have survived and have been incorporated into the municipal parks.
5.8 miSW
Church
Wehrkirche Hannberg, Heßdorf
149 min walk • The fortified church of Hannberg is a fortified fortification of the Church of the Nativity of Mary in Hannberg, ten kilometers west of the city of Erlangen in Middle Franconia. The village of Hannberg already played a strategic role in the 11th...
2.5 miE
Forts and castles
Burk Castle, Forchheim
63 min walk • Burk Castle is a levelled medieval motte and bailey castle in the area known as Beim Schanzbach, about 550 metres south-southwest of the church in Burk, a village in the borough of Forchheim in the county of Forchheim in the south German state of Bavaria.
4.3 miS
Town
Möhrendorf
110 min walk • One of the town's most iconic landmarks is the Möhrendorf Castle, a stunning medieval fortress that dates back to the 13th century. Visitors can explore the castle's well-preserved grounds and learn about its fascinating history through guided tours and interactive...
4.2 miN
Locality
Hallerndorf
107 min walk • One of the main attractions in Hallerndorf is its traditional Bavarian architecture, with many well-preserved buildings dating back centuries. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the town's cobblestone streets, admiring the timber-framed houses and charming...
5.8 miNE
Locality
Eggolsheim
147 min walk • Eggolsheim is a municipality in the district of Forchheim in Bavaria in Germany.
6.3 miSE
Town
Marloffstein
160 min walk • One of the town's most iconic landmarks is Marloffstein Castle, a stunning medieval fortress that dates back to the 12th century. The castle's well-preserved architecture and beautiful gardens provide a glimpse into the region's history and offer breathtaking views of...