Heuchling in Lauf an der Pegnitz in Nόrnberger Land, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Hersbrucker Tor
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Hersbruck Gate
Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 2026
1. Hersbrucker Tor / Hersbruck Gate Marker
(Oberes Tor)
Erbaut oder erneuert 1476.
An der Ostseite
Laufer Stadtwappen
1476.
Hersbruck Gate (Upper Gate). Built or renewed in 1476. On the east side is the Lauf city coat of arms from 1476.
Erected by Old Town Friends of Lauf e.V. (Marker Number 11.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1476.
Location. 49° 30.762′ N, 11° 16.956′ E. Marker is in Lauf an der Pegnitz, Bayern (Bavaria), in Nόrnberger Land. It is in Heuchling. It is at the intersection of Marktplatz and Mauergasse, on the right when traveling north on Marktplatz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Marktpl 27, Lauf an der Pegnitz BY 91207, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ehemaliges
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More about this marker. The Hersbrucker Tor name means the city gate facing the direction of the city of Hersbruck.
Also see . . . Old Town Stroll Sign 11 Hersbruck Gate (German language). Excerpt (in translation):
The route along the Golden Road towards Prague leads through the Hersbruck Gate. With its imposing tower and coat of arms mounted high above the gate, the inhabitants of Lauf proudly(Submitted on March 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)demonstrated that they had been granted town privileges. They were permitted to fortify the town, as indicated by the two towers beside the shield featuring the halved eagle and the red and silver stripes. (Heraldists use the term "silver" instead of "white," just as "yellow" is always called "gold.")Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 20262. Hersbrucker Tor / Hersbruck Gate Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 2026
3. Hersbrucker Tor / Hersbruck Gate Marker
The view of the gate and marker from the inside city wall side.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 2026
4. Hersbrucker Tor / Hersbruck Gate Marker
The view of the gate from outside the city wall side. The Lauf city coat of arms from 1476 are visible above the gate.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 26, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
