Natural Monuments
GermanyRhineland-PalatinatePalatinateRitterstein 252: Rampart and Burial Mounds on Königsberg
Natural Monuments
GermanyRhineland-PalatinatePalatinateRitterstein 252: Rampart and Burial Mounds on Königsberg
Highlight • Historical Site
Ritterstein 252: Rampart and Burial Mounds on Königsberg
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This Highlight is in a protected area
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Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord
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Location: Palatinate, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Tips
January 22, 2019
Hiking
The Ritterstein refers to an extensive area in which, as the name suggests, there is a ring wall / mountain fortress and a burial ground from the Hallstatt period. However, former living caves in the sandstone can still be found here. A ring wall is a ring wall made of stones, rubble and wood. The Ritterstein stands on the Königsberg near Neustadt.
•February 12, 2023
Hiking
He points out historical traces up here on the Königsberg:
There are several “burial mound fields …
•February 3, 2018
Hiking
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Best routes to Ritterstein 252: Rampart and Burial Mounds on Königsberg
4.8
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167
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16.1km
04:44
470m
470m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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(3)
46
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
3.0
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14
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Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Elevation 400 m
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Location: Palatinate, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany