A historically highly interesting highlight. Because the remains of the old "castle" of Heinrich can be seen here, who is said to have received the news of his coronation as King of Germany. The castle dates from the time when emperors and kings still roamed the country to consolidate their claim to rule and to show themselves to the people. Heinrich had chosen a really great place to live here!

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January 13, 2023

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well explained excavations of a castle from before the first turn of the millennium

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July 13, 2021

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"König Heinrichs Vogelherd" is the name of an early medieval castle from the 9th century. This is located on the northern slope of the Rotenberg ridge in the southern Harz …

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Elevation 330 m

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Wednesday 28 January

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Location: Herzberg am Harz, Osterode am Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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1. View from the barbecue hut – Rhume Spring loop from Rhumspringe

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