The early ramparts are located directly on the path between the Thüringer Hütte and the Baummossfiguren. Very beautiful path and a very nice resting place at the Gangolsfskapelle

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Jan Sp

December 13, 2024

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Amazingly well-preserved ramparts from the old days. It's also great that you can see the original route on a map.

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March 6, 2025

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...still clearly visible. The basalt block walls have survived the centuries in place

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Elevation 760 m

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Tuesday 10 March

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