Falkenstein, Saxony

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Falkenstein is a town in the Vogtlandkreis district, in Saxony, Germany. It is situated 4 km southwest of Auerbach, and 17 km east of Plauen.

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Falkenstein, Saxony
Grünbacher Straße, Falkenstein

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N 50.46666667 °	E 12.36666667 °

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Grünbacher Straße 20
08223 Falkenstein
Saxony, Germany
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