Waldershof Castle

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The landgraves of Leuchtenberg donated in 1263 the original castle of Waldershof to the Waldsassen monastery. In the following years, the castle was pledged to the family of Hirschberg. It was expanded in 1471. Until secularization in 1803, the castle was used as a judge's residence.

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Address
Schloßweg 1, Waldershof, Germany

Established
13th century

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