Konken

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Konken is an Ortsgemeinde – a municipality belonging to a Verbandsgemeinde, a kind of collective municipality – in the Kusel district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It belongs to the Verbandsgemeinde of Kusel-Altenglan, whose seat is in Kusel. ()

Alternative names: Population: ~830 ppl (2019)Area: 2.72 mi²Coordinates: 49°30'30"N, 7°21'6"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Weiselberg, Burg Lichtenberg, Altenglan, Draisinentour.

4.9 miW
Volcano, Nature, Natural attraction
Weiselberg
126 min walk • Nestled in the verdant landscape of southwestern Germany, Weiselberg stands as a testament to the Earth's fiery past. This ancient volcano, which has long been extinct, offers a unique geological site that beckons both scientists and tourists alike to explore its...
3.3 miN
History museum, Forts and castles
Burg Lichtenberg, Thallichtenberg
84 min walk • Lichtenberg Castle is a ruin of the spur castle type; with a length of 425m it is the biggest castle ruin in Germany. It is located near Thallichtenberg in the district of Kusel in Rhineland-Palatinate.
5.7 miNE
City hall
Altenglan, Altenglan
146 min walk • Altenglan is a former Verbandsgemeinde in the district of Kusel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. In January 2018 it was merged into the new Verbandsgemeinde Kusel-Altenglan. The seat of the Verbandsgemeinde was in Altenglan.
5.7 miNE
49°32'53"N • 7°27'46"E
Draisinentour, Altenglan
145 min walk • Museum
3.3 miN
Museum
Musikantenland-Museum, Thallichtenberg
84 min walk • The Palatine Musikantenland Museum at Lichtenberg Castle near Thallichtenberg in the county of Kusel documents the history of the West Palatine wandering musicians, whose heyday was between 1850 and the First World War.
3.2 miN
49°33'19"N • 7°21'17"E
Geoskop, Kusel
83 min walk • Science museum, Specialty museum, Museum
4.7 miS
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Altenkirchen
121 min walk • One of the town's most iconic landmarks is the Altenkirchen Castle, a historic fortress that dates back to the 12th century. Visitors can explore the castle grounds, admire its medieval architecture, and learn about its fascinating history through guided tours.
6.1 miSE
Locality
Niedermohr
156 min walk • Niedermohr is a municipality in the district of Kaiserslautern, in Rhineland-Palatinate, western Germany.