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Heidenstraße Historic Trade Route

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Heidenstraße Historic Trade Route

Heidenstraße Historic Trade Route

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Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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    October 19, 2020

    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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      April 26, 2021

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

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        July 14, 2022

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

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