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North Rhine-Westphalia

Arnsberg District

Märkischer Kreis

Altena

Burg Altena

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Burg Altena

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Location: Altena, Märkischer Kreis, Arnsberg District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Friedrich Gate, Altena Castle – Altena Castle loop from Altena (Westfalen)

11.4km

03:26

360m

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2. Friedrichstor, Burg Altena – Altena Castle loop from Altena

12.9km

04:00

440m

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3. Altena Castle – Friedrich Gate, Altena Castle loop from Altena

5.34km

01:26

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Patt3x

August 29, 2022

Altena Castle is undoubtedly not only the name giver, but also the eye-catcher of the town. It has been on the top of the Wulfsegge since the 12th century. Winding alleys lead from the city center up the hill. But don't worry: the ascent can also be managed wonderfully with the adventure elevator. On the way through the tunnel, visitors are whisked away to almost forgotten times by virtual mythical creatures before they end up in the elevator directly in the courtyard.
At the foot of the castle hill, the city center is lined up along the Lenne like a string of pearls. A relatively large number of restaurants invite you to linger on every corner and in the summer months also directly on the water. There are hardly any retail chains that could make Altena's city center confusable with other pedestrian zones. It is much more likely that studios, junk and antique shops will increase. They and the owner-managed shops give the pedestrian zone its own character. Visitors should be told: Altena's charm consists less of high gloss and polish and more of authenticity and down-to-earthness.

Source: sauerland.com/Media/Orte/Altena#/article/352787eb-85ab-4587-b3a4-c9fe8e7522a0

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August 29, 2022

Great photo motif with the Lenne 🌊💙, surrounded by hilly surroundings ⛰️🌲🌳🎨📸
Either via winding streets out of town or by adventure elevator up to the castle 🏰
The castle was extensively renovated from 1906 to 1915.
The 🏰 is home to the world's first youth hostel, which was inaugurated here in 1914.
Great photo motif 📸👍🏻

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Ilse Buitelaar

January 5, 2023

Burcht is free to visit. Pay for museum.

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Location: Altena, Märkischer Kreis, Arnsberg District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Burg Altena

Burg Altena

1. Friedrich Gate, Altena Castle – Altena Castle loop from Altena (Westfalen)

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