Gelbe Burg

The Gelbe Burg, also called the Gelbe Bürg, is the site of a hill castle on the northeast of the market village of Heidenheim in the county of in the German state of .
Wikipedia
  • Type: Historical site
  • Description: castle
  • Also known as: “Gelbe Bürg”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Gelber Berg and St. Emmeram.

Peak
Photo: Altaileopard, Public domain.
is a mountain of , . The plateau was fortified during the 10th to 8th century BC, in the 6th century BC and during the Migration Period around 400-500 AD.

Church
Photo: Rensi, CC0.
is a church, which is situated 2 km northwest of Gelbe Burg.

Peak
Photo: Mariuszxyz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a mountain of . It is the highest point of the district and of the Hahnenkamm and is situated between Heidenheim and 60 km south west of , . is situated 2½ km south of Gelbe Burg.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sammenheim and Kurzenaltheim.

Village
Photo: Rensi, CC0.
is a village.

Village
Photo: Sammeln, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a village.

Village
Photo: Wolkenkratzer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a village, which is situated 3 km north of Gelbe Burg.

Gelbe Burg

Latitude
49.0402° or 49° 2′ 25″ north
Longitude
10.7644° or 10° 45′ 52″ east
Elevation
628 metres (2,060 feet)
Open location code
8FXG2QR7+3Q
Geo­Names ID
11670140
Wiki­data ID
Q1499247
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In Other Languages

“Gelbe Burg” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

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