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Weddersleben

Coordinates: 51°45′53″N 11°5′13″E / 51.76472°N 11.08694°E / 51.76472; 11.08694
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Weddersleben
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Weddersleben is located in Germany
Weddersleben
Weddersleben
Weddersleben is located in Saxony-Anhalt
Weddersleben
Weddersleben
Coordinates: 51°45′53″N 11°5′13″E / 51.76472°N 11.08694°E / 51.76472; 11.08694
CountryGermany
StateSaxony-Anhalt
DistrictHarz
Municipal assoc.Thale
TownThale
Area
 • Total6.43 km2 (2.48 sq mi)
Elevation
145 m (476 ft)
Population
 (2006-12-31)
 • Total1,072
 • Density170/km2 (430/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
06502
Dialling codes03946
Vehicle registrationHZ

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.