Altenau

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Altenau is a town and a former municipality in the district of Goslar, in Lower Saxony, Germany. Since 1 January 2015 it is part of the town Clausthal-Zellerfeld. ()

Alternative names: Population: 1.8 thous.Area: 1.8 mi²Coordinates: 51°48'10"N, 10°26'44"E

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Altenau – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Romkerhall, Oderteich, Bärenbrucher Teich, Upper Harz Mining Museum.

4.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Romkerhall, Goslar
104 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Harz Mountains of Germany, Romkerhall claims a unique distinction as the self-proclaimed "smallest kingdom" in the world. This intriguing site, located near the city of Goslar, is not only a point of curiosity for its regal claim but also...
4.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Oderteich, Harz National Park
115 min walk • The Oderteich is an historic reservoir about seven kilometres northeast of Sankt Andreasberg in the Upper Harz in central Germany. It was built by miners from St.
4.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Bärenbrucher Teich
114 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscapes of Germany, Bärenbrucher Teich is a picturesque lake that offers a tranquil getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. This charming body of water is a hidden gem, attracting nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat...
4.7 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Upper Harz Mining Museum, Clausthal-Zellerfeld
119 min walk • The Upper Harz Mining Museum is a museum of technological and cultural history in Clausthal-Zellerfeld in the Harz mountains of central Germany.
4.5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Feigenbaumklippe
115 min walk • The Feigenbaumklippe is a rock formation in the Oker valley in the Harz mountains of central Germany. They lie on the hiking trail from the Kästeklippen crags to Romkerhall Waterfall.
2.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Jägersbleeker Teich
63 min walk • The Jägersbleeker Teich in the Harz Mountains of central Germany is a storage pond near the town of Clausthal-Zellerfeld in the county of Goslar in Lower Saxony. It is one of the Upper Harz Ponds that were created for the mining industry.
4.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sonnenberg, Harz National Park
111 min walk • The Sonnenberg is a ski resort in the Upper Harz surrounded by the Harz National Park. The settlement of the same name located there is part of the borough of Sankt Andreasberg.
~1980 ftNE
Amusement, Amusement park, Garden
Kräuterpark
10 min walk • Kräuterpark Altenau is a botanical garden specializing in medicinal plants, culinary herbs and spices in the mountain town of Altenau in the Upper Harz Mountains in Lower Saxony.
1.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Polster Valley Wheel House
38 min walk • The Polster Valley Wheel House lies in the Polster valley about three kilometres from Altenau in the Upper Harz region of Germany and is surrounded by a campsite.
2.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bruchberg, Harz National Park
69 min walk • At 927 m above sea level, the Bruchberg in the Upper Harz is the second highest mountain in Lower Saxony and the third highest in the Harz mountains in North Germany. It lies between Altenau and Torfhaus in the middle of the Harz National Park. The Bruchberg is more like a plateau and has no real summit.
3.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schalke
96 min walk • The Schalke is a mountain, 762 m above sea level, in the Upper Harz in the German state of Lower Saxony. It lies in Goslar district north of Clausthal-Zellerfeld and west of Schulenberg.