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Ballenstedt

Ballenstedt is a town in Landkreis Harz district, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany of about 8,064 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit: 42 churches, 41 hill stations & viewpoints and 30 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Ackeburg, Falkenstein Castle and Ölbergshöhe.

51.7190° N, 11.2326° EPop. 8,064

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Within 30 km52 places
Within 50 km155
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ballenstedt

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:03 pm

62 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Ballenstedt
  2. Konradsburgheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Ackeburgheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Viktorshöheviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Ölbergshöheviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. St. Nikolaichurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Ballenstedt
Today’s loopBallenstedtStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ballenstedt?

Ackeburg (heritage site, about 5 km), Falkenstein Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Ölbergshöhe (viewpoint, about 10 km), Konradsburg (heritage site, about 10 km), Münchenberg (nature spot, about 12 km), St. Nikolai (church, about 12 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ballenstedt?

155 places on Spotwander: 42 churches, 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Ballenstedt?

St. Nikolai, about 12 km by road; Stiftskirche St. Servatius (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ballenstedt?

Ölbergshöhe, about 10 km by road; Münzenberg (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ballenstedt?

Start in Ballenstedt, visit Konradsburg, then Ackeburg, then Viktorshöhe, then Ölbergshöhe, then St. Nikolai, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.