Zur Selkesicht

Zur Selkesicht is a shelter in Ballenstedt, Harz, Saxony-Anhalt. Zur Selkesicht is situated nearby to the peak Ackeburg, as well as near Eckarts-Berg.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ackeburg and Falkenstein Castle.

Ackeburg

Peak

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The Ackeburg, also called the Ackenburg, in the Harz Mountains of central Germany, is the site of a high medieval hill castle, 333.2 m above sea level, in the borough of Falkenstein/Harz in Harz district in the state of Saxony-Anhalt.

Falkenstein Castle

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Falkenstein Castle, also formerly called New Falkenstein Castle to distinguish it from Old Falkenstein Castle, is a German hill castle in the Harz Mittelgebirge, dating to the High Middle Ages. Falkenstein Castle is situated 1¼ km southeast of Zur Selkesicht.

Kunstteich Ballenstedt

Reservoir

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Kunstteich Ballenstedt is a reservoir.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Opperode and Degenershausen Estate.

Opperode

Village

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Opperode is a village, which is situated 3 km north of Zur Selkesicht.

Degenershausen Estate

Hamlet

The Degenershausen Estate was established in 1872 in accordance with the Prussian County Act of 1872 as an independent municipal estate together with a manor house. Degenershausen Estate is situated 3½ km east of Zur Selkesicht.