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The Heidenschuh Fortification Ruins

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The Heidenschuh Fortification Ruins

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

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    May 31, 2015

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    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

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    Very beautiful rock formations around the Heidenschih with two lookout rocks nearby
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    February 12, 2018

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    beautiful trail also suitable for barefoot running.
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    Location: Klingenmünster, Südliche Weinstraße, Südpfalz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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