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Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains
Saxon SwitzerlandRathenBurg Altrathen
DiscoverPlaces to seeCastlesGermanySaxony
Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains
Saxon SwitzerlandRathenBurg Altrathen
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Wurmi_TV_Nature
June 11, 2026
Hiking
Altrathen Castle on a rocky outcrop above the Elbe valley near Rathen.
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It is the ruin of a rock castle. Period of origin around 1100. Former castle complex with residential tower, forecourt, inner courtyard and surrounding wall, of architectural and local historical significance.
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It is the ruin of a rock castle. Period of origin around 1100. Former castle complex with residential tower, forecourt, inner courtyard and surrounding wall, of architectural and local historical significance.
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Hobby-Fotograf Karin
July 14, 2025
Cycling
Altrathen Castle is the ruins of a rock castle on a cliff near Rathen in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. Its location on an exposed rocky outcrop above the Elbe Valley enabled military security and comprehensive control of the trade routes along and on the Elbe. The origins of Altrathen probably date back to the 11th century.
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