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Wilhelmsburg Fortress (Ulm)

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Wilhelmsburg Fortress (Ulm)

Wilhelmsburg Fortress (Ulm)

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    1. Höhenweg on the edge of Ulm — hiking from Germany’s southern cities

    5.13km

    01:25

    80m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    August 24, 2021

    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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      May 23, 2018

      The Wilhelmsburg, which was built between 1842 and 1849, stands on Ulm's Michelsberg and is the main structure of Ulm's fortifications.

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        September 2, 2025

        I'm very surprised and impressed by the size of Wilhelmsburg Castle, Work XII; I hadn't expected it.

        The 200 m x 130 m castle was built between 1842 and 1849 as the centerpiece of the federal fortress of Ulm. 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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          Elevation 620 m

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          Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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