Velburg
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| Coordinates: 49°13′58″N 11°40′19″E / 49.23278°N 11.67194°ECoordinates: 49°13′58″N 11°40′19″E / 49.23278°N 11.67194°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Bavaria | |
| Admin. region | Oberpfalz | |
| District | Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz | |
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| • Mayor | Bernhard Kraus (CSU) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 175.65 km2 (67.82 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 492 m (1,614 ft) | |
| Population (2015-12-31) | ||
| • Total | 5,228 | |
| • Density | 30/km2 (77/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 92355 | |
| Dialling codes | 09182 | |
| Vehicle registration | NM | |
| Website | www.velburg.de | |
Velburg is a town in the district of Neumarkt in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated 17 km southeast of Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, and 39 km northwest of Regensburg.
The town of Velburg has a castle ruin which occupies the highest point of land. The castle is triangular in outline, with a central keep which is nearly intact, having been partly restored. The castle stands at a height of 621.5 metres above sea level and was initially constructed in 1129. The castle was captured and damaged in 1633 during the Thirty Years War after which it was abandoned. The town bought the castle in 1793, and many attempts were made to restore it, with the most successful attempt being in 1986, which was the last restoration to date.
Velburg is located in a scenic area with many walking trails, including the eastern portion of the Main-Danube Trail.
Accommodation in the Velburg village include the historic Hotel zur Post.
Velburg castle ruins
Centre of Velburg
St John the Baptist
Pilgrimage church of
St. Wolfgang
Dripstone in the King Otto dripstone cave
The Hohlloch
Hohllochberg
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