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Ringfort Willenscharen

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Ringfort Willenscharen

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Ringfort Willenscharen

Recommended by 20 hikers out of 21

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Aukrug

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Location: Willenscharen, Kreis Steinburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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1. Ringfort Willenscharen loop from Willenscharen

9.95km

02:34

50m

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

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2. Ringfort Willenscharen loop from Willenscharen

13.5km

03:25

30m

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

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3. Ringfort Willenscharen – Bronze Horse Statue loop from Willenscharen

5.47km

01:23

10m

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

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Michael wandert 🏠

June 18, 2020

In the 8th or 9th century a castle was built here to protect the river crossing. Today there is only a high wall 40 meters in diameter left. Whoever has imagination sees more.

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Tevion1505 (Andreas)

August 29, 2021

The ring wall in droves of wills lies at a river crossing over the Stör. The ring wall can be reached by taking the L122 coming from Bad Bramstedt, which crosses the road bridge at the ring wall on the west bank of the Stör. Immediately behind the road bridge, a path leads into it on the left, at the end of which there is a small parking lot. At the beginning of the dirt road there are two signs that describe the archaeological monument.

The ring wall near Willenscharen was probably built by the Saxons in the 8th or 9th century AD. The ring wall probably served to protect and defend the military route that led here over the Stör. It can be assumed that at that time where the bridge is now, a ford made the crossing possible.

The ring wall system in Willenscharen has been very well preserved. However, part of the ring wall facing the street was removed. This is probably where the gate or entrance was also located. When you stand on the wall and let your gaze wander around, you only realize how strategically favorable the ring wall was.

Source: mejcher.de/Burgen/willenscharen/willenscharen.htm

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Location: Willenscharen, Kreis Steinburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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Ringfort Willenscharen

1. Ringfort Willenscharen loop from Willenscharen

2. Ringfort Willenscharen loop from Willenscharen

3. Ringfort Willenscharen – Bronze Horse Statue loop from Willenscharen

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