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Burgruine Altes Schloss, Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge

Altes Schloss

Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge

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Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge

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Burgruine Altes Schloss stands in Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge (Landkreis Bayreuth), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Altes Schloss ruin rises above the town of Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge on its rocky hill, its keep still serving as the visual landmark of the spa town. Built between the 13th and mid-14th century as an administrative seat, it passed through several noble hands before falling into decay from the 16th century onward. Visitors can still make out the keep, altered in 1818, along with remains of the great hall and its arrow slits. The site can be freely explored on foot from the town centre.

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What to know

  • Access is on foot from a free car park at the edge of Berneck, about a 15-minute walk away.
  • The ruin is freely accessible at any time, with no tickets or opening hours.
  • The ground is uneven and includes remains of old moats, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
  • A visit can be combined with the nearby Hohenberneck castle ruins and the Marienkapelle chapel.
  • The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.

Where this château is

Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge · Landkreis Bayreuth · Bayern

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95460 Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Altes Schloss ruin freely?
Yes, the ruin is open at all times without fixed hours or an entrance fee.
How long does a visit take?
No duration is specified in the facts, but the small size of the site allows for a short visit.
How do you get to the Altes Schloss?
From a free car park at the edge of Berneck, a footpath of about 15 minutes leads up to the ruin.
What remains of the original structure?
The keep, altered in 1818, and parts of the great hall with its arrow slits are still visible.
Is the Altes Schloss protected as a heritage site?
It is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.

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