Winkelrieddenkmal, Hildisrieden
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The Winkelried memorial was erected in memory of Arnold von Winkelried, who sacrificed his life in the Battle of Sempach on the 9 July 1386. According to the Swiss historiography, the Swiss wouldn't be able to break through the firmly positioned order of Habsburg pikemen. At a moment, Winkelried decided to throw himself into the pikes and therefore open a passage through the Austrian defensive front, which made way for an attack of the Swiss confederacy which then led to a Swiss victory in the Battle of Sempach. ()
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Hildisrieden
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Day trips
Winkelrieddenkmal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Heidegg Castle, Schlachtkapelle, Lake Baldegg, Lake Sempach.