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Wartburg Castle
A medieval castle in Thuringia where Martin Luther translated the New Testament into German, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
9 km · about 15 min drive
Thuringia, Germany · Europe
Ruhla is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Steinbach, 9km from Wartburg Castle.
Ruhla is a town located in Thuringia, Germany. With a population of 6,757, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Ruhla 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 Ruhla to your route.
Ruhla (German pronunciation: [ˈʁuːla] ) is a town situated in the forest of Thuringia in the district of Wartburgkreis in Germany, immediately next to the Rennsteig. Thal and Kittelsthal are parts of the town.
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Ruhla is located in Thuringia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.8930 latitude, 10.3657 longitude.
Ruhla has a population of approximately 6,757 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.
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A medieval castle in Thuringia where Martin Luther translated the New Testament into German, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
9 km · about 15 min drive
April to October
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