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Benken topographic maps

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Ruine Falkenstein

Germany > Bavaria > Landkreis Ostallgäu > Pfronten > Benken

Originally known as Castrum Pfronten, the stone castle was built approximately 1270–1280 by Count Meinhard II of Tyrol on the borders of his land. Because of the unusual situation of the castle it has been interpreted in historical context as a symbol of opposition to the Duchy of Bavaria. (During the winter…

Average elevation: 940 m