Hiltpoltstein Castle
Hiltpoltstein Castle was originally a high mediaeval aristocratic castle dating to the 11th or 12th century. It stands in the centre of the market village of Markt Hiltpoltstein in the Upper Franconian county of Forchheim in the south German state of Bavaria.
- Access is restricted and requires permission.
- Tourist attraction
- …lies at an elevation of 518 metres (1,699 feet)
- …is not wheelchair accessible
- Description: cultural heritage monument D-4-74-138-6 (0) in Hiltpoltstein, Bavaria
- Also known as“Burg Hiltpoltstein”“Schloss Hiltpoltstein”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include St. Matthäus and Kirchfelsen in Hiltpoltstein.
Wolfsberg Castle
The ruins of Wolfsberg Castle are the remains… Wolfsberg Castle is situated 3½ km north of Hiltpoltstein Castle.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kappel and Görbitz.
Hiltpoltstein Castle
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Latitude
49.65987° or 49° 39′ 36″ north
Longitude
11.32189° or 11° 19′ 19″ east
Open location code
8FXHM85C+WQ
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=castle
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tourism=attraction
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In Other Languages
From French to Turkish—“Hiltpoltstein Castle” goes by many names.
- French: “Château de Hiltpolstein”
- German: “Burg Hiltpoltstein”
- Greek: “Πύργος Χίλτπολτσταϊν”
- Turkish: “Hiltpoltstein Kalesi”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Hiltpoltstein and Möchs.
Nearby Places
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