Herrenberg (Castell)

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Herrenberg
The Herrenberg

The Herrenberg

height 397  m above sea level NHN
location Bavaria , Germany
Mountains Steigerwald
Coordinates 49 ° 44 '20 "  N , 10 ° 21' 19"  E Coordinates: 49 ° 44 '20 "  N , 10 ° 21' 19"  E
Herrenberg (Castell) (Bavaria)
Herrenberg (Castell)

The Herrenberg is 397 m above sea level. NHN high mountain in the municipality of Castell in the Steigerwald . It is located in the eastern part of the Kitzingen district in Lower Franconia .

Geographical location

The mountain is located immediately southeast of the wine village of Castell. It protrudes far into the flatter landscape in front of it, which is around 80 meters in altitude lower. This makes it very striking, especially from the south side, and offers a good view. The western slope is completely covered by vineyards. The mountain is only forested on the east side.

Attractions

Burgstall upper castle

The Burgstall Oberschloss is an abandoned hilltop castle .

Altcastell tower hill

The Altcastell tower hill is a lost tower hill castle, which was first mentioned in the 9th century.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ^ BayernAtlas. Retrieved February 14, 2018 .
  2. ^ Burgstall Oberschloss - Monument. Retrieved on February 14, 2018 (German).
  3. Altcastell Tower Hill - Monument. Retrieved on February 14, 2018 (German).