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| federal state | Bavaria | |
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| Residents | 2.078 (2019) | |
| height | 386 m | |
| Tourist info web | www.kirchensittenbach.de | |
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Kirchensittenbach is a Middle Franconian Parish in the Hersbrucker Alb in the district of Nürnberger Land.
Map of Kirchensittenbach
background
Kirchensittenbach consists of the following districts:
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getting there
By plane
The closest airport is the Airport in Nuremberg.
By train
The nearest train station is in Hersbruck, then continue with the bus.
In the street
Of the Autobahn 9 Coming from the north, exit Hormersdorf, then via state road 2404 to Kirchsittenbach.
Coming from the south Autobahn 9 Exit Lauf / Hersbruck on the B 14 to Hersbruck and on the state road 2404 to Kirchsittenbach.
mobility
The hall of Hohenstein Castle
Tourist Attractions
- The Hohenstein Castle was first mentioned in 1163. The Long house, the lower castle was built in 1553 by the council of the imperial city of Nuremberg as the official and residence of the respective caretaker. Nuremberg patricians were employed as nurses. The Bergfrit was demolished in 1809, the bell tower is modern. The Hall is probably the oldest part of the castle, probably built in the second half of the 11th century. The gatehouse or guardroom is the only access to the castle, it was built at the beginning of the 20th century. The Castle chapel is dedicated to St. George, it is one of the oldest buildings in the upper castle and is of Romanesque origin. Altar, cross and chandelier are modern. A teaching garden was created in the castle with many local herbs and medicinal plants.
The castle chapel of Hohenstein Castle
- The Bartholomäuskirche in Kirchensittenbach is a fortified church from the late Romanesque period
- The Tetzel lock in Kirchensittenbach was built from 1590 to 1595
- West of Kirchensittenbach near Beckersloh is 16 Burial mound from the Hallstatt period
activities
- There is one in the Hohenstein district Ski slope with a length of 384 m and a height difference of 46 m, the level of difficulty is blue, ideal for beginners and families. Opening times: Monday to Friday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., during the holidays daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. There is also a toboggan run, tobogganing on the ski slope is not permitted and the sledges are not transported by lift.
shop
kitchen
Cream puffs from Hohenstein
The specialty of the inns in the Hohenstein district are cream puffs, which are available with different fillings in many variations.
- Windbag Cafe and Hohensteiner Hof ski lift, Hohenstein 43, 91241 Kirchensittenbach. Tel.: 49 (0)9152 533. Below the castle, with a ski lift and huge cream puffs.Open: from Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
nightlife
accommodation
- Country pension Postwirt, Main street 10, 91241 Kirchensittenbach. Tel.: 49(0)9151 830040. Rooms with shower / toilet, direct dial telephone, radio and satellite TV, free WiFi, desk and seating area. In the wellness area there is a Roman steam bath, whirlpool, sauna and fitness room.Price: from 48.00 single / from 70.00 double.
- To the old castle, Kleedorf 5, 91241 Kirchensittenbach. Tel.: 49 (0)9151 860-0. Rooms with health mattresses, writing case, desk, balcony, seating furniture, shower, hairdryer, telephone on the bed, remote control on the TV, radio, satellite TV, wireless Internet access.Price: single from 63.00 double from 84.00.
health
Practical advice
trips
- to Neuhaus an der Pegnitz with Veldenstein Castle and the communal brewers
- To Hirschbach in the Upper Palatinate Jura with its via ferrata
- In the nearby Franconian Switzerland with breweries, rocks and castles.
literature
Web links
- http://www.kirchensittenbach.de - Official website of Kirchensittenbach
