Castle Rabenstein, Medieval fortress in Ahorntal, Germany
The castle rises on a 420-meter rocky hill spur, overlooking the Ailsbach valley within the Franconian Switzerland-Veldenstein Forest Nature Park.
Construction began around 1175 under the Barony of Waischenfeld, with subsequent expansions by multiple owners including the House of Schlüsselberg and burgraves of Nuremberg.
The castle maintains a falconry center housing 80 bird species, contributing to educational programs about avian conservation and medieval hunting traditions.
Tours operate from March through November, with adult admission at 8 euros and reduced rates of 4.50 euros for children between 4 and 14 years.
Sophie's Cave beneath the castle contains one of southern Germany's most complete cave bear skeletons and extensive stalactite formations.
Location: Ahorntal
Inception: 1175
Website: https://www.burg-rabenstein.de/
Address: Rabenstein 33, 95491 Ahorntal
Phone: +4992029700440
Email: info@burg-rabenstein.de
Website: https://burg-rabenstein.de
GPS coordinates: 49.82188,11.36960
Latest update: May 14, 2025 19:25
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