Burg Banz, Medieval fortress near Bad Staffelstein, Germany.
The stone castle sits on Banzer Berg, rising above the Rodach Valley with defensive walls, towers, and a Renaissance-style architecture.
Built in the 12th century as a regional defense stronghold, the castle underwent multiple renovations before becoming an educational institution in the 19th century.
The castle chapel displays Gothic elements and houses regular exhibitions, concerts, and cultural gatherings throughout the calendar year.
The castle opens for guided tours, providing access to restored interior rooms with period furnishings and educational displays about medieval life.
The castle grounds feature a network of marked hiking trails that connect to surrounding landmarks through the Franconian countryside.
GPS coordinates: 50.13288,11.00074
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:54
Banz Abbey
51 m
Empfangsgebäude
2.7 km
Heinach
2.6 km
Forsthaus Banz
1.1 km
Maintalbrücke A73 Lichtenfels
2.2 km
BAB 73 Brückenbauwerk 67-1
2.8 km
Rothhof
1.8 km
Brunnenhaus
2.5 km
Brücke Main in Bad Staffelstein
1.7 km
Dorfbrunnen
1.8 km
Bildstock
1.5 km
Allee
198 m
Bildstock
2 km
Bildstock
1.5 km
Klosterökonomie
249 m
Brunnen
1.7 km
Benediktiner-Abteikirche Banz
26 m
Bildstock
2.9 km
Cultural heritage D-4-78-165-271 in Bad Staffelstein
1.7 km
Cultural heritage D-4-78-165-270 in Bad Staffelstein
1.7 km
Uferbefestigung
1.7 km
Kreuz
1.9 km
Wohnhaus
1.9 km
Cultural heritage D-4-78-139-335 in Lichtenfels (Oberfranken)
2 km
Bildstock
1.9 km
Bildstock
1.4 km
Eierberge bei Banz und Teile des Banzer Waldes
2.6 km
Mühle
661 mReviews
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