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View of Freienfels rock castle

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View of Freienfels rock castle

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  • Location: Hollfeld, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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    March 7, 2026

    Hiking

    The rock village of Freienfels is a picturesque district of the town of Hollfeld. The village is dominated by the imposing rock castle, which sits atop a dolomite cliff.

    It was originally built as a fortress in the 14th century. Today it is privately owned, but in the summer it serves as an atmospheric stage for the Franconian Theater Summer. There are currently plans to convert parts of the castle into a museum. The village is a popular starting point for hikes.
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    July 5, 2021

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    Freienfels is a district of Hollfeld and was incorporated in 1972.
    The name Freienfels means that the castle stood on open ground, stood on free rock and was only subject to the emperor and the empire.
    Source and more information at:
    de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freifels_(Hollfeld)
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    Location: Hollfeld, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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