Scenic landscape view in Franconian Switzerland-Veldenstein Forest in Bavaria, Germany

Franconian Switzerland-Veldenstein Forest

Germany, Bavaria

Franconian Switzerland-Veldenstein Forest

LocationGermany, Bavaria
RegionBavaria
TypeNature Park
Coordinates49.7800°, 11.3500°
Established1995
Area2346
Nearest CityPottenstein (2 km)
Major CityNuremberg (45 km)
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About Franconian Switzerland-Veldenstein Forest

Franconian Switzerland-Veldenstein Forest Nature Park features dramatic karst landscapes with over 1,000 caves, rocky pinnacles, and one of Europe's highest densities of medieval castles.

Visitor Ratings

Overall: 60/100

Uniqueness
52/100
Intensity
38/100
Beauty
60/100
Geology
62/100
Plant Life
45/100
Wildlife
45/100
Tranquility
58/100
Access
82/100
Safety
93/100
Heritage
62/100

Photos

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Franconian Switzerland-Veldenstein Forest in Bavaria, Germany
Franconian Switzerland-Veldenstein Forest landscape in Bavaria, Germany (photo 2 of 2)