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Ahlsburg Ruins

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Ahlsburg Ruins

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    January 25, 2020

    If you visit the Ahlsburg, you will only find the ruins of the Reichs- und Höhenburg. You can only see the remains of foundations, foundations and the moat. It is believed that it was built in the 12th century, and it was first mentioned in 1357. The lords of the castle were responsible for protecting the Reichsbann forest in the area.

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      December 31, 2022

      There are only a few remains of the medieval castle complex. A few foundations and foundation walls of the keep and a larger building clearly visible that the stones were walled with plaster of paris.

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        September 21, 2020

        Even if there is no stamp up there, there is still a lot of history to look at.

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          November 18, 2016

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          The mentioned in 1218 Alardus of Burgdorf is associated with the Ahlsburg, especially since its descendants are still mentioned there in the 14th century. The probably built in the 12th century castle was first mentioned in 1357 as an Alerdestein documentary, when Emperor Charles IV Alard d. Ä. and Alard d. J. von Burgdorf with 1 1/2 hooves at Wollingerode entleih, which belong to the Alerdestein. It was part of the Reichsgut and the Royal Palace Werla. In the early modern period, the castle fell into ruin. Their possessions fell to the counts of Stolberg.

          The lords of the castle were responsible for the protection of the surrounding Reichsbannforst.

          Later, the birch pioneer forest passed through the former inner-German border. In addition to a right-hand bend of the former convoy, there is a sign "Ahlsburg" to whose location you can walk uphill from the Ecker for about 100 m.

          Today, only remnants of foundations, foundations and moats are left over from Ahlsburg.

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            April 23, 2019

            Sweet little rock castle from the 12th Century. You can climb around a bit in it and has some great views of the Ecker. However, if you go to the end of the castle, so to speak, up the slope, then you suddenly stand on an old gun platform.

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              January 21, 2017

              Interesting ruin of natural stone.

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                Dilapidated ruin from the 13th century. Only a little to see

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                  August 24, 2018

                  One is lonely and can climb something through the rocks.

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                    October 14, 2018

                    A granite formation indicating the foundation of a medieval castle.

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                      January 23, 2020

                      Very nicely located on a bridge over the Ecker. You can go up on the cliffs.

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                        May 16, 2021

                        Without the informative sign, I wouldn't see any ruins. But it is interesting to be on historical traces.

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                          July 19, 2021

                          Former border post from the 13th century. It can hardly be recognized as a castle, as there are only a few brick remains. But it is also impressive as a cliff.

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                            If you are hiking in Eckertal, visit Ahlsburg!

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                              September 30, 2018

                              A very enchanted place, a cliff with remains of the old castle.

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                                January 21, 2017

                                Interesting castle ruins on which you can climb around on it.

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                                  June 5, 2021

                                  Is a great vantage point.

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                                    January 10, 2022

                                    Small ruins in the Eckertal that you can climb and visit.

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                                      April 23, 2024

                                      History to experience and touch

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                                        August 17, 2023

                                        No special skill required.

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                                          You can not see anything. Except for a piece of plate from the column path. What is high.

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                                            June 6, 2024

                                            Now very overgrown and no longer really recognizable

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