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Königstein Fortress
A vast hilltop fortress on a sandstone plateau above the Elbe, with ramparts offering panoramic views over Saxon Switzerland.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Saxony, Germany · Europe
Altenberg is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Bärenstein, 31km from Bastei Bridge.
Altenberg is a town located in Saxony, Germany. With a population of 5,167, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Altenberg sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Altenberg to your route.
Altenberg (Erzgebirge) (German: Bahnhof Altenberg) is a railway station in the town of Altenberg, Saxony, Germany. The station lies on the Müglitz Valley Railway and the train services are operated by DB Regio Südost.
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Altenberg is located in Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.7656 latitude, 13.7533 longitude.
Altenberg has a population of approximately 5,167 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
Full driving guide for Germany8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
A vast hilltop fortress on a sandstone plateau above the Elbe, with ramparts offering panoramic views over Saxon Switzerland.
27 km · about 30 min drive
racetrack
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cathedral
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museum
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national park
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natural wonder
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natural wonder
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