Hilpoltstein (German pronunciation: [ˈhɪlpɔltˌʃtaɪ̯n] ) is a town in the district of Roth, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated 10 km southeast of Roth bei Nürnberg and 30 km south of Nuremberg, close to the lake 'Rothsee.

• Origins of the castle and the town date back to the 10th century.
• Town privileges were granted in 1354.
• 1799, Hilpoltstein becomes part of Bavaria

• Rathaus (Town Hall)
• Accessible Tower of the Remains of the early medieval Castle
• Remains of The Town Wall
• Church of Saint John the Baptist (Town's Parish Church)
• Jahrsdorfer House
• Guest House 'Schwarzes Ross' with historic Brewery and museum on handcrafts and town history

• Johann Christoph Sturm (1635–1703), astronomer and mathematician
• Friedrich Eibner (1825–1877), painter

• Ludwig Elsbett (1913–2003), engineer and inventor of the Elsbett engine

• Spring Concert of the town's brass band (April)
• Medieval festival with knights tournament (May)
• Challenge Roth: World's largest long-distance triathlon (July)
• Burgfest - Popular folk fair with medieval pageant, flea market in the old town, beer tent, fireworks (1st weekend of August)
• Kite festival (last weekend of September)
• Christmas Market (1st weekend of the Advent)

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  Panorama view of Hilpoltstein
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  City wall
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  Castle Remains

• Official site (in German)