Schanzenkopf (Schwedenschanze)
Schanzenkopf (Schwedenschanze) is a wooded hill in the Aschaffenburg district of Bavaria, Germany. It is part of the Mittelgebirge Spessart and lies right on the border with the state of Hesse.
| Schanzenkopf (Schwedenschanze) | |
|---|---|
 Schanzenkopf viewed from the southeast | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 365 m (1,198 ft) |
| Coordinates | 50°06′02″N 9°08′41″E |
| Geography | |
| Parent range | Spessart |
There is another hill named Schanzenkopf south of Alzenau.
Hill fort
The remains of a circular rampart, known locally as Schwedenschanze (Swedish rampart), are found on the hill. They stretch for around 100 m, are 2 to 4 m high and reach a width of 12 m. It is generally attributed to the Hallstatt period.[1]
References
- "Kulturweg Alzenau 3 (German)" (PDF). Archäologisches Spessartprojekt. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
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