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Frankenberg Castle

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Frankenberg Castle

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  • Location: Weigenheim, Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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    March 18, 2024

    Hiking

    Frankenberg Castle probably emerged from Vorderfrankenberg Castle, which was built in 1254 by the Burgrave of Nuremberg. At the beginning of the 18th century. The castle was converted into a baroque style palace.
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    A picture like from a fairy tale: 🏰 Frankenberg rises above the wide, gently rolling hilly landscape southwest of the Steigerwald. With medieval towers like an enchanted knight's castle, flanked …
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    April 5, 2026

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    Between Schloss Frankenberg and Ruine Frankenberg, past the Schlossfriedhof, there is a beautiful descent that you can also ride up.
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    Hohenlandsberg Castle Ruins – Frankenberg Castle loop from Weigenheim

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    Elevation 370 m

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    Location: Weigenheim, Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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