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 in the county of Forchheim in the south German state of .
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  • Access is restricted and requires permission.
  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: cultural heritage monument D-4-74-138-6 (0) in Hiltpoltstein, Bavaria
  • Also known as: Burg Hiltpoltstein” and “Schloss Hiltpoltstein
  • Wheelchair access: no

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Pfarrkirche and Kirchfelsen in Hiltpoltstein.

Church
is a church.

Castle
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The ruins of are the remains of a former high mediaeval, aristocratic, castle which stands high above the Trubach valley over the eponymous village of Wolfsberg. is situated 3½ km north of Hiltpoltstein Castle.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kappel and Görbitz.

Village
Photo: Mikmaq, CC BY 3.0.
is a village.

Hamlet
Photo: Mikmaq, CC BY 3.0.
is a hamlet.

Hamlet
Photo: Mikmaq, CC BY 3.0.
is a hamlet.

Hiltpoltstein Castle

Latitude
49.65987° or 49° 39′ 36″ north
Longitude
11.32189° or 11° 19′ 19″ east
Elevation
518 metres (1,699 feet)
Open location code
8FXHM85C+WQ
Open­Street­Map ID
node 278618663
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­castle
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­no
Geo­Names ID
11593461
Wiki­data ID
Q1012335
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In Other Languages

From French to Greek—“Hiltpoltstein Castle” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

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Nearby Places

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