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Ruined castle Achalm

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Burgruine Achalm
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East of city center. Former castle of the Earls of Achalm. Building started in 1030, one of the earliest castles built on a hill ever. Relics of the enclosing wall, reconstructed donjon (look-out). Free access

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Simone Johansson

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Coordinates

48.494697, 9.243820

DMS

48°29'40.9"N 9°14'37.8"E

UTM

32U 518013 5371314

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