Schwedenschanze (Alteburg) near Arnstadt
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Location: Arnstadt, Ilm-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany
Best Hikes to Schwedenschanze (Alteburg) near Arnstadt
- Easy
4.8
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Kreuzchen Observation Tower – Schneckchen Observation Tower loop from Siegelbach01:50
6.57km
130m
Intermediate4.8
(31)
133
Kreuzchen Observation Tower – View from Schneckchen Tower loop from Dosdorf04:05
13.8km
380m
Expert5.0
(1)
7
View from Reinsburg Ruins – Kreuzchen Observation Tower loop from Arnstadt Süd06:05
20.4km
570m
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The remains of a prehistoric rampart, south of the Neolithic and La Tène period inhabited hilltop settlement of Alteburg.
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•January 13, 2025
The Alteburg was a hill fort (Schwedenschanze) and lies as a high plateau on a mountain spur between the valley of the Wild Gera and the Jonastal south of Arnstadt.
The place was settled in different prehistoric periods and secured with ramparts and ditches. Today the area is declared a ground monument.In connection with the Alteburgturm, Königstuhl, Schneckchen, Kreuzchen and Kämpfs Ruh a very beautiful and promising hiking tour.translated by•May 14, 2021
The ideal place for a short or long walk to soak up a little history.
translated by•June 23, 2021
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Location: Arnstadt, Ilm-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany
Best Hikes to Schwedenschanze (Alteburg) near Arnstadt
- Easy
4.8
(157)
727
Kreuzchen Observation Tower – Schneckchen Observation Tower loop from Siegelbach01:50
6.57km
130m
Intermediate4.8
(31)
133
Kreuzchen Observation Tower – View from Schneckchen Tower loop from Dosdorf04:05
13.8km
380m
Expert5.0
(1)
7
View from Reinsburg Ruins – Kreuzchen Observation Tower loop from Arnstadt Süd06:05
20.4km
570m
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