Burgstein

The Burgstein is a rock formation, about 10 metres high, in the valley of the Ilm in Langewiesen in the central German state of Thuringia. 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.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ehrenberg and Ilmenau University Library.

Ehrenberg

Peak

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The Ehrenberg is a hill to the east of Ilmenau, rising to a height of 528 metres and standing opposite the Tragberg. The border between Ilmenau and Langewiesen runs over its summit, which is marked by a large wooden cross.

Ilmenau University Library

Library

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Ilmenau University Library is situated 1½ km west of Burgstein.

Heinse-Haus in Langewiesen

Museum

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Heinse-Haus in Langewiesen is a museum, which is situated 1½ km southeast of Burgstein.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Langewiesen and Oehrenstock.

Langewiesen

Village

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Langewiesen is a town and a former municipality in the Ilm-Kreis district, in Thuringia, Germany. Since July 2018, it is part of the town Ilmenau. It is situated on the river Ilm, 4 km southeast of Ilmenau.