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Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Pottenstein

Trail to the Leienfels Castle Ruins

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Pottenstein

Trail to the Leienfels Castle Ruins

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Trail to the Leienfels Castle Ruins

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Location: Pottenstein, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Steffen

December 1, 2024

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After climbing up to the Leienfels castle ruins and enjoying the view, this is the right place for a cool drink

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Michael

July 13, 2025

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The castle was probably built around 1300 by Seibot I of Egloffstein as a ministerial aristocratic residence and was first documented in 1372 (Knight Götz von Egloffstein). In 1380, the castle was conquered by troops of the Burgrave of Nuremberg and the Bishop of Bamberg. In 1397, King Wenceslas had the castle destroyed to combat robber barons.

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Elevation 620 m

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Location: Pottenstein, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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