Wegeleben

Wegeleben is an urban municipality in Saxony-Anhalt located where the Goldbach and Bode rivers meet. This area lies east of Halberstadt and is shaped by its landscape formed by these waterways.

The settlement grew around a fortress built in the 10th century under King Henry the Fowler as a defense against threats from the east. The region experienced several shifts in authority over the following centuries.

The three villages of Adersleben, Deesdorf, and Rodersdorf form this municipality and shape the region's character each in their own way. Together they represent the fabric of local life and traditions in this area.

This area is well served by a railway station that connects to two main lines, making regional travel straightforward. Its proximity to Halberstadt also provides good road access for visitors arriving by car.

In 1704, the Prussian king Frederick I claimed this territory as a reverted fief, marking a significant turning point in its rule. This shift demonstrates how the region changed hands between different powers throughout its past.

Location: Vorharz

Elevation above the sea: 103 m

Shares border with: Harsleben, Ditfurt

Website: https://vorharz.net/de/wegeleben.html

GPS coordinates: 51.86667,11.16667

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:54