Egloffstein is a municipality in the district of Forchheim in Bavaria in Germany.

Geography

Location

The village of Egloffstein is a state-recognised climatic spa and lies in the valley of the Trubach river on the hillside beneath the eponymous castle.

Neighbouring communities

Its neighbouring communities (clockwise from the north) are: Gößweinstein, Obertrubach, Gräfenberg, Leutenbach, Pretzfeld

Administrative subdivisions

Egloffstein is divided into 16 parishes:

Attractions

Above the village stands the former mediaeval Egloffstein Castle of the lords of Egloffstein. There is an open-air swimming pool that dates to before the war.