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Wilhelmsburg Fortress, Ulm

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Wilhelmsburg Fortress, Ulm

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    September 2, 2025

    Hiking

    I am very surprised and impressed by the size of Wilhelmsburg, Fort XII; I hadn't expected that.

    The 200 m x 130 m castle was built between 1842 and 1849 as the centerpiece of the Ulm Federal Fortress. The citadel could accommodate 6,951 men, and the inner courtyard covers 1.3 hectares.

    The history of its post-military use is also interesting. Everything is well documented on site.
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    August 24, 2021

    Hiking

    The castle and the adjacent tower are freely accessible. It is nice to hike around the castle. There is a butterfly path - peppered with puzzle boards at the edge of the path - also very exciting for children.
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    July 20, 2020

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    The Federal Fortress Ulm - Work XII - The Wilhelmsburg
    It is fascinating how much effort was made to ensure that the territories of the German Confederation were not taken …
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    1. Höhenweg on the edge of Ulm — hiking from Germany’s southern cities

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    Elevation 620 m

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