Barockschanze, Gersbach

Name: Barockschanze
Address: Gersbach, Germany

#1 among attractions in Gersbach

Top attraction, Archaeological site, Baroque architecture

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The Baroque fortifications in the Black Forest, also called Baroque Schanzen or Black Forest lines, are historical, military earthworks, known as schanzen, that were built in the Black Forest in what is now Germany. They were built in the 17th century to defend the Margraviate of Baden from French invasion. Together with their adjoining defensive lines, the Black Forest fortifications formed a defensive system over 200 kilometres long that ran from north to south. ()

Local name: Barocke Verteidigungsanlagen im Schwarzwald Coordinates: 47°41'57"N, 7°56'56"E

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Barockschanze – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hornberg Basin, Eichener See, Erdmannshöhle, Hohe Möhr.

2.9 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Hornberg Basin
75 min walk • Nestled within the picturesque Black Forest of Germany, Hornberg Basin is a tranquil lake that offers visitors a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. This idyllic body of water is surrounded by lush forested hills, creating a perfect backdrop for...
5.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Eichener See
141 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscapes of Germany, Eichener See is a hidden gem that promises an escape into nature's tranquility. This charming lake, known for its crystal-clear waters and peaceful surroundings, offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of city life.
4.3 miSW
Natural attraction, Cave
Erdmannshöhle, Hasel
110 min walk • The Erdmannshöhle is a stalactite or flowstone cave in the village Hasel between Schopfheim and Wehr, 20 km east of Lörrach in Baden-Württemberg in Germany.
3.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hohe Möhr
89 min walk • The Hohe Möhr is a mountain, 983.6 m above sea level, in the Black Forest near Schopfheim in the German state of Baden-Württemberg.
5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hochkopf
128 min walk • The Hochkopf is a wooded ridge north of the village of Todtmoos in the southern part of the High Black Forest. At 1,263.4 m above sea level its summit is one of the 20 highest points in the German state of Baden-Württemberg.
5.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Zeller Blauen
131 min walk • The Zeller Blauen is a mountain, 1,077.1 m above sea level, in the southern Black Forest in Germany. It belongs to Zell im Wiesental in the Baden-Württemberg county of Lörrach.
5.2 miS
Forts and castles, Ruins
Burgruine Werrach, Wehr
134 min walk • Werrach Ruin, also called Wehr and usually Schlössle by local residents, is the ruins of a hilltop castle on a hill, about 50 meters above the valley floor of the Wehra River at the exit of the Wehra Valley above the town of Wehr in the district ...
3.4 miSE
Church
St. Zeno, Herrischried
87 min walk • St. Zeno is a Catholic church in Herrischried in the district of Waldshut. It is the seat of the parish of the same name in the parish of Hotzenwald St. Wendelinus in the Waldshut Deanery of the Archdiocese of Freiburg.
3.7 miNE
Locality
Todtmoos
96 min walk • One of the highlights of Todtmoos is its beautiful hiking trails, which wind through lush forests and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can explore the area on foot or by bike, taking in the fresh mountain air and the peaceful ambiance of...
5.4 miS
Town
Rickenbach
139 min walk • Rickenbach is a town in the district of Waldshut in Baden-Württemberg in Germany.