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Schwalenburg Ring Wall and Observation Tower

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Schwalenburg Ring Wall and Observation Tower

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Schwalenburg Ring Wall and Observation Tower

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    1. View of Schwalefeld – Kurpark Willingen loop from Willingen

    16.1km

    04:41

    420m

    420m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    June 1, 2021

    You are standing here in an ancient, almost ruined hillfort dating from the late 8th to 10th centuries. It has a diameter of 300 meters and is surrounded by three circular ramparts. The "Friends of Schwalenburg" support group regularly strives to protect the ramparts from overgrowth and further decay. They also built the castle tower, from which you have a magnificent view, themselves; only the materials were paid for by the municipality of Willingen. A visit is well worth it if you are in the area. The information panels provide an informative and exciting glimpse into the past.

    The Schwalenburg is one of the Sauerland's spiritual places and symbolizes the theme of "Eternally Transient."

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      October 28, 2020

      Fascinating old castle complex with a great view of the wide landscape. There is a log book in the tower that can be entered.

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        June 23, 2021

        Great resting place with a lookout tower over the Aartal and Schwalefeld. Amazingly well-preserved ramparts.

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          Location: Willingen (Upland), Waldeck-Frankenberg, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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