Altenstein Castle
Altenstein Castle is a ruined castle in Altenstein in the district of Haßberge in Lower Franconia, Germany. The family seat of the lords of Stein zu Altenstein, which died out in the 19th century, is located 40 kilometres north of the city of Bamberg and, since the end of the 20th century, has been managed by the district of Haßberge.
- Castle
- …lies at an elevation of 446 metres (1,463 feet)
- …is also known as “Burgruine Altenstein”
- Description: castle ruin in Maroldsweisach, Bavaria
Places of Interest Nearby
Discover Schloss Pfaffendorf and Alte Burg.
Schloss Pfaffendorf
Schloss Pfaffendorf is a castle.
1¼ km west of Altenstein Castle
Simonsberg-Fuchsrangen
Simonsberg-Fuchsrangen is a nature reserve.
3 km southeast of Altenstein Castle
Villages in the Area
Discover Altenstein and Junkersdorf an der Weisach.
Junkersdorf an der Weisach
Junkersdorf an der Weisach is a village.
Altenstein Castle
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Latitude
50.17151° or 50° 10′ 17″ north
Longitude
10.73402° or 10° 44′ 3″ east
Open location code
9F2G5PCM+JJ
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In Other Languages
From German to Turkish—“Altenstein Castle” goes by many names.
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