Giechburg

The Giechburg is a partly reconstructed hilltop castle near the town of in , , . The castle has given its name to a constituent community within the town.
  • Castle
  • …lies at an elevation of 530 metres (1,739 feet)
  • …is also known as “Höhenburg”
  • Description: Partly reconstructed hilltop castle in Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Schrautershof and Pfarrkirche.
Wikimedia, Public domain.
Dwelling
is a dwelling, which is situated 170 metres south of Giechburg.
is a church, which is situated 1¼ km southwest of Giechburg.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Weingarten and Wallfahrtskirche.
Hamlet
is a hamlet.
Immanuel Giel, Public domain.
Locality
is a locality.
Village
is a village.
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Latitude
49.95492° or 49° 57′ 18″ north
Longitude
11.0495° or 11° 2′ 58″ east
Open location code
8FXHX23X+XQ
Geo­Names ID
Wiki­data ID

Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From German to Spanish—“Giechburg” goes by many names.
GiechburgItalian
ギーヒブルクJapanese
ГихбургRussian

Places with the Same Name

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Zeckendorf and Pünzendorf.
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Upper Franconia: Highlights

Learn more about Bamberg and Bayreuth.