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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 W�rttemberg.� 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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