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Megalithturm Richensee

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Megalithturm Richensee

Megalithturm Richensee

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    1. Castle tour - round trip in the Aargau Seetal

    66.1km

    04:17

    570m

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    August 29, 2019

    Somewhat hidden, behind the restaurant Löwen lies the castle ruins. Keep your eyes open!

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      August 31, 2019

      Around the year 1237, the megalithic tower (megalith = large stone) was built in Richensee by the Counts of Kyburg and the town was founded. The tower used to have a wooden structure that protruded above the tower. The tower is the official residence and residence of the bailiff, center of power, status symbol and defensive structure. The floor area is approximately 11.5 m by 11.5 m. The average wall thickness at ground level is approximately 3.5 m. There was an apartment in the tower that could be reached via a high entrance at a height of 9.2 m. A stone staircase led to the high entrance, which could be removed in the event of war. The passage that now leads into the tower at ground level dates back to the 19th century, when a nail smithy was housed there.

      In the 1920s the tower was restored by the canton. Comprehensive renovation work began in 2013 with the aim of stabilizing the masonry.

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        Location: Hitzkirch, Hochdorf, Lucerne, Switzerland

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