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May 7, 2025
Hiking
Lauenstein Castle and Park
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A castle dating back to the 13th century, which was expanded and developed into a palace from the mid-16th century onwards. The building is now used by the Eastern Ore Mountains Museum at Lauenstein Castle. The oldest parts date from the mid-13th century onwards.
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A castle dating back to the 13th century, which was expanded and developed into a palace from the mid-16th century onwards. The building is now used by the Eastern Ore Mountains Museum at Lauenstein Castle. The oldest parts date from the mid-13th century onwards.
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February 2, 2026
Hiking
"High above the Müglitz Valley, perched picturesquely on a steep cliff, sits Lauenstein Castle, a gem of Saxon Renaissance architecture. Historical sources are silent about the castle's origins. Lauenstein was most likely founded around 1200 as a border fortress. Whether it was built by the Margraves of Meissen or the Bohemian noble family of Hrabischitz to secure their territory remains uncertain. Lauenstein was first mentioned in writing in 1241. Even today, the ruins on the outer rocky spur are a reminder of the medieval castle."
schloss-lauenstein.de/schloss/geschichte
schloss-lauenstein.de/schloss/geschichte
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Elevation 530 m
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Location: Altenberg, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany