Burg Thurant, Alken
#1 among attractions in Alken
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Facts and practical information
The ruins of the Thurant Castle stand on a wide slate hill spur above the villages of Alken on the Moselle in Germany. The castle is in the district of Mayen-Koblenz in Rhineland-Palatinate and belongs to the spur castle type. Vine gardens on the sunniest slope. ()
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Burg Thurant – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Eltz Castle, Trutzeltz Castle, Burg Bischofstein, Ehrenburg.
5.9 miSWTurreted medieval castle on a high rockEltz Castle, Wierschem
151 min walk • Nestled in the verdant hills above the Moselle River, Eltz Castle (Burg Eltz) is a medieval gem that has been standing for over 850 years in Wierschem, Germany. This enchanting castle, with its fairytale-like architecture, is one of the few castles in the...
5.9 miSWForts and castlesTrutzeltz Castle
150 min walk • Nestled in the German countryside, Trutzeltz Castle stands as a towering testament to medieval architecture and history. This imposing stone fortress, dating back to the 12th century, was constructed to serve as a defensive stronghold and a symbol of noble power.
3.9 miSWForts and castlesBurg Bischofstein
99 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Moselle Valley in Germany, Burg Bischofstein stands as a majestic testament to the region's medieval heritage. This imposing castle, perched atop a commanding hill, offers a glimpse into the architectural prowess of a bygone...
2.6 miSForts and castlesEhrenburg
67 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Germany's picturesque landscape, Ehrenburg is a historical gem that dates back to the Middle Ages. As a quintessential example of medieval fortification, Ehrenburg Castle stands as a testament to a bygone era, inviting visitors to step back in...
4.7 miSForts and castlesRauschenburg
121 min walk • The Rauschenburg, also called Rauschenburg Castle, is the medieval ruin of a hill castle, located at around 250 metres above sea level, above the Ehrbach stream in the parish of Mermuth in the county of Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
4.5 miSEForts and castlesSchloss Schöneck
114 min walk • Schloss Schöneck is a castle which stands on a rock outcrop in the Ehrbach Gorge in the borough of Boppard in the Hunsrück mountains of Germany.
6.6 miNETowerKühkopf, Koblenz
170 min walk • Fernmeldeturm Koblenz is a free standing telecommunications tower on the mountain Kühkopf near Koblenz, Germany. It was built between 1972 and 1976. The Fernmeldeturm Kühkopf is 260.7 m high and not accessible to visitors.
4.9 miNBridgeMoselle Viaduct
126 min walk • The Moselle Viaduct carries the Bundesautobahn 61 over a meander of the river Moselle, connecting the Hunsrück and Eifel mountain ranges.
4.3 miNForts and castlesNiederburg, Kobern-Gondorf
110 min walk • The Niederburg at Kobern, also called the Niedernburg, Unterburg or Neue Burg, is a hill castle above the municipality of Kobern-Gondorf in the county of Mayen-Koblenz in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
4.6 miNHistorical place, ChurchMatthiaskapelle, Kobern-Gondorf
116 min walk • The Matthias Chapel is a sacred Romanesque central building at the Oberburg Kobern in Kobern-Gondorf in the district of Mayen-Koblenz.
1.7 miSLocalityBrodenbach
44 min walk • One of the main attractions in Brodenbach is the iconic Thurant Castle, perched high on a hill overlooking the village. This medieval fortress, dating back to the 12th century, offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and provides a fascinating glimpse...