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Burg Wehlen

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Walter Biselli
  • View of the town of Wehlen
    View of the town of Wehlen
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Die Ruinen der erstmals 1269 erwähnten Burg Wehlen (Castrum Wylin) werden heute überwiegend wegen der schönen Aussicht über den Kurort Stadt Wehlen bestiegen.

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50.957842, 14.034014
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50°57'28.2"N 14°02'02.5"E
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33U 432156 5645581
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