Hiltpoltstein

market municipality in Landkreis Forchheim in Germany

Hiltpoltstein is a market village in the district of Forchheim in Bavaria in Germany. At its centre is Hiltpoltstein Castle.

Hiltpoltstein
Saint Matthew Church and Hiltpoltstein Castle
Saint Matthew Church and Hiltpoltstein Castle
Coat of arms of Hiltpoltstein
Location of Hiltpoltstein within Forchheim district
Hiltpoltstein is located in Germany
Hiltpoltstein
Hiltpoltstein
Hiltpoltstein is located in Bavaria
Hiltpoltstein
Hiltpoltstein
Coordinates: 49°39′36″N 11°19′15″E / 49.66000°N 11.32083°E / 49.66000; 11.32083
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionOberfranken
DistrictForchheim
Municipal assoc.Gräfenberg
Subdivisions10 Ortsteile
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Gisela Schulze-Bauer[1]
Area
 • Total25.56 km2 (9.87 sq mi)
Elevation
518 m (1,699 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
 • Total1,532
 • Density60/km2 (160/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
91355
Dialling codes09192
Vehicle registrationFO
Websitewww.hiltpoltstein-online.de

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