Natural Monuments
GermanyNorth Rhine-WestphaliaDetmold District
Kreis LippeSchlangenSchwedenschanze
Natural Monuments
GermanyNorth Rhine-WestphaliaDetmold District
Kreis LippeSchlangenSchwedenschanze
Highlight • Historical Site
Schwedenschanze
Recommended for
Cycling
by 18 explorers
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge
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Location: Schlangen, Kreis Lippe, Detmold District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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June 9, 2022
Cycling
The origin of the name Schwedenschanze is still unclear. Assumptions point to the Thirty Years' War, in which Sweden was also involved. However, the name of the dune band as Schwedenschanze only became common later, so that there is still no conclusive explanation for the naming.
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Elevation 170 m
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Location: Schlangen, Kreis Lippe, Detmold District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany