Galgenberg

#1042 among destinations in Germany

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Galgenberg is a 506.1-metre-high hill east of Elbingerode in the Harz Mountains of central Germany. It marks the highest point on the row of limestone crags found there. The old Trock Way, which ran from Quedlinburg to the imperial stronghold of Bodfeld, probably ran past the Galgenberg immediately to the north. East of the hill lies the abandoned village of Erdfelde that was closely linked to Bodfeld. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°46'25"N, 10°49'1"E

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Saxony-AnhaltGermany

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

Nearby attractions include: Baumann's Cave, Königshütte Waterfall, Hermann's Cave, Königshütte Dam.

1.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Baumann's Cave
44 min walk • Baumann's Cave, located in the Harz Mountains of Germany, is a subterranean wonder that has captivated visitors for centuries. Known in German as Baumannshöhle, this extensive cave system is renowned for its impressive stalactites and stalagmites, as well as its rich...
3.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Königshütte Waterfall, Schierke
80 min walk • Königshütte Waterfall is a waterfall in the village of Königshütte in the borough of Oberharz am Brocken in the Harz Mountains of Central Germany. The waterfall has a relatively low volume and falls through a height of 12 metres. The stream empties shortly thereafter into the Kalte Bode.
1.8 miSE
Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Hermann's Cave
47 min walk • Hermann's Cave, located in the Harz Mountains of Germany, is an underground marvel that beckons explorers and nature enthusiasts alike. This subterranean wonder is part of an extensive cave system known for its intricate formations of stalactites and stalagmites.
2.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Königshütte Dam
68 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Harz Mountains of Germany, the Königshütte Dam stands as a serene testament to human ingenuity and nature's tranquility. This impressive structure, characterized by its robust engineering and scenic surroundings, is a cornerstone of the...
3.2 miSW
Forts and castles
Königsburg
83 min walk • The Königsburg is a ruined medieval castle southeast of Königshütte, a village in the borough of Oberharz am Brocken, in Harz district in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt.
2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Zillierbach Dam
52 min walk • The Zillierbach Dam lies in the East Harz in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt near the town of Elbingerode and impounds the Zillierbach stream.
0.8 miSE
Museum, Historical place
Drei Kronen & Ehrt
20 min walk • Drei Kronen & Ehrt is a former mine in the Harz Mountains of central Germany. It is located in the parish of Elbingerode in the county of Harz. The mine extracted pyrite. Since 1992 it has been used, albeit not continuously, as a visitor mine.
3.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Armeleuteberg, Wernigerode
85 min walk • The Armeleuteberg is a 478-metre-high hill south of Wernigerode in the district of Harz in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. Since 1902 the Kaiserturm, an observation tower, has stood on its summit.
2.6 miS
Bridge
Trogfurter Brücke
66 min walk • The Trogfurt Bridge, also called the Great Trogfurt Bridge was an historical cultural monument in the Harz Mountains of Germany. It was built in 1739/40 as a stone bridge, blown up in 1945 and that same year replaced by a modern bridge. This became superfluous when the Königshütte Dam was constructed in 1956.
1.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Hoher Kleef
48 min walk • The Hoher Kleef is a rock formation in Rübeland in the district of Harz within the Harz mountains of Germany. It is mainly composed of granite. The Hoher Kleef can be reached via a footpath. It lies only a few metres away from the Harzer Hexenstieg.
1.4 miNE
Forts and castles
Bodfeld
36 min walk • Bodfeld was a small royal palace or lodge that was primarily established for hunting purposes and, when the town of Elbingerode emerged, for the administration of ore mining in the central Harz that underpinned the power of the Ottonian and Salian kings and emperors in medieval Europe.