Nürburg Castle
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The Nürburg is a ruined hilltop castle in the German Eifel Mountains near the village of Nürburg south of Adenau in the district of Ahrweiler in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. It stands within the famous North Loop, or Nordschleife, of the Nürburgring racing course at an altitude of 678 m (2,224 ft) on a volcanic basalt cone. It may be visited for a fee.
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Noureberg, Mons Nore | |
Nürburg | |
Coordinates | 50°20′47.25″N 06°57′14.66″E |
Type | hill castle, summit location |
Code | DE-RP |
Height | 678 m above sea level (NN) |
Site information | |
Condition | ruin |
Site history | |
Built | 1166 |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | ministeriales |
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