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IN A NUTSHELL
WHAT: Lichtenstein Castle (Schloss)
WHERE: Near Reutlingen in the Swabian Alb, just south of
Stuttgart
WHY: Precarious castle perched on the rim of a cliff high
above the valley
WHEN: Any time of year
HOW: Via car from Stuttgart or elsewhere in Southern
Germany
IF YOU LIKE THIS... Then you should take a look at nearby
Hohenzollern Castle |
Lichtenstein
is a fantastic castle precariously perched high on the side of a
cliff. The Lichtenstein Castle was built in 1842 b the Count
of Württemberg. The Count drew his inspiration from the novel
"Lichtenstein" (translated as white-colored stone). The castle
contains a large collection of historic weapons, armor, and
treasures.
Today's descendents of the Count still own the castle, but it is
open to the public for tours.
The castle is open daily from April to October (9am to 5:30pm);
weekends and holidays in February, March, and November (10am to
4pm). The castle is closed in December and January.
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Schloss Lichtenstein perched
on a rock high above the valley floor |
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Stone bench on
the castle grounds |
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Wooden bridge
entryway to the castle |
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Looking down
to the valley below |
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Castle
entrance |
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Castle tower |
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Walls
surrounding the castle grounds |
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View of the
castle tower and entrance |
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Buildings on
the Lichtenstein Castle grounds covered in ivy |
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View of the
castle from the valley below |
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Schloss
Lichtenstein seen from the side |
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Buildings on
the castle grounds |
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