Weddersleben

Weddersleben
Stadtteil of Thale

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Weddersleben

Coordinates: 51°45′53″N 11°5′13″E / 51.76472°N 11.08694°E / 51.76472; 11.08694Coordinates: 51°45′53″N 11°5′13″E / 51.76472°N 11.08694°E / 51.76472; 11.08694
Country Germany
State Saxony-Anhalt
District Harz
Municipal assoc. Thale
Town Thale
Area
  Total 6.43 km2 (2.48 sq mi)
Population (2006-12-31)
  Total 1,072
  Density 170/km2 (430/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 06502
Dialling codes 03946
Vehicle registration HZ

Weddersleben is a village and a former municipality in the district of Harz, Saxony-Anhalt, in the Harz area. Since 1 January 2009, it is part of the town Thale.

The village is well known for being located adjacent to the famed natural rock formation known as the Teufelsmauer, or "Devil's Wall" in English. Surrounding forest area has numerous paths for biking and hiking, making it a popular tourist destination for nature seekers. Among the many natural formations in the area, the Bode River flows by the edges of the village.


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