Wanderparkplatz Sophienthal

Wanderparkplatz Sophienthal is a parking area in Weidenberg, Markt, Bayreuth, Bavaria. Wanderparkplatz Sophienthal is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint Reizenstein, as well as near the archaeological site Burgstall Schlosshügel.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Burgstall Schlosshügel and Burgruine Wurzstein.

Burgstall Schlosshügel

Archaeological site

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The Burgstall of Schlosshügel near Weidenberg is a lost hill castle or circular rampart site of the type known as a motte from the Early Middle Ages. It lies on the southern perimeter of the Fichtel Mountains at a height of 699 metres above sea level above the village of Sophienthal, which is part of the market borough of Weidenberg in the Upper Franconia county of Bayreuth in Bavaria. Burgstall Schlosshügel is situated 1 km east of Wanderparkplatz Sophienthal.

Burgruine Wurzstein

Castle

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Burgruine Wurzstein is a castle, which is situated 2½ km north of Wanderparkplatz Sophienthal.

Freilichtmuseum Scherzenmühle

Museum

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Freilichtmuseum Scherzenmühle is situated 3 km southwest of Wanderparkplatz Sophienthal.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rosenhammer and Kirchenpingarten.

Rosenhammer

Hamlet

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Rosenhammer is a hamlet.

Kirchenpingarten

Village

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Kirchenpingarten is a municipality in the district of Bayreuth in Bavaria in Germany. Kirchenpingarten is situated 4 km southeast of Wanderparkplatz Sophienthal.