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Schloss Plankenfels, Plankenfels

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Plankenfels

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Plankenfels

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Schloss Plankenfels stands in Plankenfels (Landkreis Bayreuth), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

Schloss Plankenfels stands on a dolomite outcrop above the left bank of the upper Wiesent river, at the western edge of the village of Plankenfels in Upper Franconia. The present complex consists of two main wings, west and east, joined by a connecting building with a gabled roof. In private ownership, it cannot be toured inside, though its silhouette on the rock can be seen from the surrounding area.

What to know

  • The schloss is privately owned and closed to the public, only the exterior can be viewed from the village or nearby paths.
  • There are no visiting hours or admission fees, since there is no organized interior access.
  • The site sits on a rock outcrop above the Wiesent river, offering viewpoints from the surrounding trails.
  • The building is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.

Where this château is

Plankenfels · Landkreis Bayreuth · Bayern

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Address

Plankenfels, Landkreis Bayreuth

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Heritage status
Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the inside of Schloss Plankenfels?
No, the schloss is privately owned and has no interior access for visitors.
How old is the site?
A fortification likely stood here from the 13th century, with the building first documented in 1403, later rebuilt after being destroyed in the Peasants' War of 1525.
Where is Schloss Plankenfels located?
In Plankenfels, in the Landkreis Bayreuth, Bavaria, on a rock above the Wiesent valley.
Is the building protected as a heritage site?
It is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

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