Lauenburg Castle
#475 among destinations in Germany
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Facts and practical information
The Lauenburg is a ruined medieval castle in the East Harz in central Germany situated on an elevation southwest of the village of Stecklenberg in Harz district in the state of Saxony-Anhalt in the former German Democratic Republic. ()
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Nearby attractions include: Roßtrappe, Saint Cyriakus, Schurre, Stecklenburg.
2.9 miWNature, Natural attraction, RockRoßtrappe, Thale
73 min walk • The Roßtrappe is a 403-metre-high granite crag in the Harz mountains of central Germany. The Roßtrappe rises over the Bode Gorge in the Harz. It may be reached from Thale by road, on foot or on via the Rosstrappe Chair Lift. On the rocks is a mountain hotel with an observation terrace as well as the upper station for the chair lift.
2.3 miEChurchSaint Cyriakus
58 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Germany, Saint Cyriakus is a testament to the enduring legacy of ecclesiastical architecture and the deep-rooted Christian heritage of the region. This historic church, a cornerstone of the local community, has stood for centuries as a beacon of...
3 miWHiking, Hiking trailSchurre
76 min walk • Nestled in the verdant embrace of Germany's countryside, Schurre is a hidden gem for hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. This serene locale offers a picturesque hiking trail that invites adventurers to immerse themselves in the tranquil beauty of the German...
~1760 ftNEForts and castlesStecklenburg
9 min walk • Tucked away in the Harz Mountains of Germany lies the historic ruins of Stecklenburg Castle, a hidden gem that whispers tales of medieval grandeur and the passage of time. This once-mighty fortress, now a picturesque ruin, was originally constructed in the 11th century...
2.8 miSNature, Natural attraction, HillViktorshöhe
72 min walk • The Viktorshöhe is a hill, 581.5 metres high, in the Harz mountains of central Germany. It lies on the Ramberg massif within the boundaries of Gernrode, a part of Quedlinburg, and about 3 kilometres northeast of Friedrichsbrunn.
2.9 miSNature, Natural attraction, RockGroße Teufelsmühle
75 min walk • The Große Teufelsmühle is a natural monument on the Viktorshöhe near Friedrichsbrunn in the Harz Mountains of central Germany. The name means "Great Devil's Mill". It is a tor, a granite rock formation that displays typical spheroidal or "mattress" weathering. The Große Teufelsmühle is a protected monument.
2.3 miWTowerHomburg Watchtower, Thale
60 min walk • The Homburg Watchtower is an observation tower on the site of a Germanic refuge castle near the Hexentanzplatz above the town of Thale in the Harz Mountains of central Germany.
2.7 miNW 2.6 miNW 2.5 miWMuseumWalpurgis Hall
64 min walk • The Walpurgis Hall is a hall on the Witches' Dance Floor near Thale in the Harz mountains, Germany, built in the Old Germanic style by Hermann Hendrich and Bernhard Sehring. The hall was opened in 1901 and is a museum today.
1.6 miENature, Natural attraction, HillÖlbergshöhe
41 min walk • The Ölbergshöhe in the Harz Mountains of central Germany is a mountain spur, 320.6 m, of the Ramberg ridge near Bad Suderode in the Saxony-Anhalt county of Harz.