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Der Heidenschuh Fortification Ruins

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Der Heidenschuh Fortification Ruins

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

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    May 31, 2015

    Refuge from the 9th century. The Heidenschuh is said to have been used by the Klingenmünster monastery in the 9th century to protect the population in the event of Norman incursions.

    Here is a link to a humorous, albeit scientifically not very robust video presentation of the castle by Norbert Heugel:

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      April 7, 2017

      Very beautiful rock formations around the Heidenschih with two lookout rocks nearby

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        February 12, 2018

        beautiful trail also suitable for barefoot running.

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          Location: Klingenmünster, Südliche Weinstraße, Südpfalz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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