Ahlsburg

The Ahlsburg or Alerdestein was an Imperial castle near in the present-day district, in the state of .
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  • Type: Ruins
  • Description: castle ruin near Bad Harzburg, Germany
  • Also known as: “Ahlsburg (Burg)” and “Alerdestein”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Taubenklippe and Rabenklippe.

Scenic viewpoint
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The is a rock formation in the Harz mountains in the German state of . It lies about halfway between and at a height of 572 m above NN on the eastern slopes of the valley. is situated 720 metres south of Ahlsburg.

Peak
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The is a granite rock formation in the Harz National Park. The name means "Raven Crag" and is very apt as ravens live in the vicinity.

Cross
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is a cross, which is situated 1½ km northwest of Ahlsburg.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Säperstelle and Antoniusplatz.

Locality
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is a locality, which is situated 2½ km west of Ahlsburg.

Locality
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is a locality, which is situated 3 km west of Ahlsburg.

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is a in central , in the of . It lies on the northern edge of the Harz mountains and is a recognised saltwater spa and climatic health resort.

Ahlsburg

Latitude
51.86917° or 51° 52′ 9″ north
Longitude
10.61625° or 10° 36′ 59″ east
Open location code
9F3GVJ98+MG
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4805758464
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­ruins
Wiki­data ID
Q400543
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Ahlsburg Klippe and Hausmannsklippe.

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Places to explore: Ahlsburg Klippe and Die Ahlsburg.

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