The Schützeberg is special in several ways: On the one hand, it represents the Christian origins of the Wolfhagener Land. There was already a church here before 782, possibly consecrated by Bonfatius himself, which then became the property of Charlemagne. The Church of St. Petri was the mother church from 1131 and it was not as lonely as it is today, as the town of Schützeberg was once located at the foot of the mountain. It fell into disrepair after the city of Wolfhagen was founded - with the aim of settling the residents there within the protected city walls. Eventually the villages disappeared and the church lost its importance. In 1576 it was demolished to complete the Zierenberg Church. Today there are only mounds left at their location. However, radar measurements were at least able to determine the foundation walls, which are now indicated with tree trunks, drawings and information boards.
Another special feature is the old cemetery, which is used by the surrounding miller families. The historical gravestones from the Schützeberger Hof, which date back to 1746, are particularly impressive! Among others, the miller's family's daughter, who died when she was less than 2 years old, was buried there. The cemetery is still used today by the surrounding former mill yards.
The third special feature is the fantastic view of Wolfhagen and the Weidelsburg in the background. In addition to detailed information boards, you can take a wonderful break at a seating area here. There is also a cow pasture on the slopes of the mountain, so the Schützenberg has a lot of adventure value! Be sure to visit!