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Heidenstraße Historic Trade Route

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Heidenstraße Historic Trade Route

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Heidenstraße Historic Trade Route

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Verena

October 19, 2020

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This 1000 year old and approx. 500 km long military and trade route led from Leipzig via Kassel to Cologne. In the Sauerland, it can still be seen in many places in the form of bundles of ravines or strips of wood and is partially protected as a ground monument.

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Eileen #NatureGirl🥾

April 26, 2021

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One of the historical places along the way. An information board explains the course of Heidenstrasse.

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Rolf

July 14, 2022

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Path area above Winterberg, information board and route of the Heidenstraße can be found on site.

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Elevation 700 m

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