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Ritterstein No. 180 "Schlagbaum"

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Ritterstein No. 180 "Schlagbaum"

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    October 30, 2019

    Hiking

    Formerly stood at the forest house Schorlenberg a turnpike, the Ritterstein 180 reminds it, because here on the old elevated road toll was charged. Some travelers took a detour to save the duty, see PWV-Ritterstein Nr. 177 ...
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    March 20, 2022

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    This is one of over 300 knight's stones of the Palatinate Forest Association.
    "At Ritterstein, an important traffic route used to run through the Palatinate Forest. Traders and travelers used to have to use the important elevated road. Deviating from it and using other routes was forbidden. Bypasses were therefore dug up to prevent possible evasion of customs. A turnpike as Traffic barriers marked the boundaries of the government or city where road tolls, customs or sometimes escort money had to be paid (Eitelmann, pp. 135-136)."
    Source (quoted verbatim): kuladig.de Objektansicht/KLD-327281


    Today the A6 motorway runs here in direct sight!
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    You can find a list of knight stones here: de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_der_Rittersteine
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    Best routes near Ritterstein No. 180 "Schlagbaum"

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    1. Isenach Pond – Wattenheimer Häuschen Shelter loop from Enkenbach-Alsenborn

    30.8km

    02:36

    470m

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    Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 470 m

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    Location: Enkenbach-Alsenborn, Landkreis Kaiserslautern, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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