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Upper Palatinate

Amberg-Sulzbach

Neidstein Castle

Upper Palatinate

Amberg-Sulzbach

Neidstein Castle

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Neidstein Castle

Hiking

4.9

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Cycling

4.2

(86)

Mountain biking

4.7

(54)

Running

5.0

(3)

Gravel riding

5.0

(1)

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Location: Etzelwang, Amberg-Sulzbach, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

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August 9, 2019

Cycling

Neidstein Castle is a 16th century castle in the municipality of Etzelwang in the district of Amberg-Sulzbach. The castle was owned by Hollywood actor and Oscar winner Nicolas Cage from 2006 to 2009. The castle is currently privately owned and unfortunately can not be visited.

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June 24, 2019

Mountain biking

Neidstein Castle is a 16th century castle, it was built in 1513 as the residence of the von Brand family. According to finds and documentation, the original castle complex came from around 1050. In the course of the “Bavarian War”, the castle was burned down in the early 16th century. Below the castle, the "New Neidstein Castle" was built in 1513 on a rock terrace. The castle was owned by Hollywood actor and Oscar winner Nicolas Cage from 2006 to 2009, it is currently privately owned and unfortunately cannot be visited.

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August 27, 2020

Hiking

The early medieval Neidstein Castle belonged to the Lords of Neidstein in the 12th century.
A Neupert von Nitstein, Ministerale of the Counts of Sulzbach, is mentioned in a document …

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Seven Brothers and the Big Bear – Stairs to the Castle loop from Etzelwang

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#3.

Knappenberg Ridge Trail – Neidstein Castle loop from Etzelwang

12.2km

03:31

320m

320m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Elevation 500 m

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Location: Etzelwang, Amberg-Sulzbach, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

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