Burgstein

The Burgstein is a rock formation, about 10 metres high, in the valley of the Ilm in in the central German state of . It is made from quartz porphyry and has been a geological natural monument since 1939, the same year a nearby allotment garden association was founded and named after the rock.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ehrenberg and Heinse-Haus in Langewiesen.
The is a hill to the east of , rising…
is a museum, which is situated 1½ km southeast of Burgstein.
is a church, which is situated 1½ km east of Burgstein.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Langewiesen and Oehrenstock.
is a town and a former municipality in the district, in , .
Village
is a village, which is situated 2½ km northeast of Burgstein.
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Latitude
50.67694° or 50° 40′ 37″ north
Longitude
10.95411° or 10° 57′ 15″ east
Open location code
9F2GMXG3+QJ
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Open­Street­Map feature
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In Other Languages

“Burgstein” goes by many names.

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