Schwedenschanze Rading, Historical fortification in Bad Leonfelden, Austria
The Schwedenschanze Rading stretches for two kilometers from Rading through Roßberg to Weigetschlag, featuring defensive earthworks and wooden structures along its length.
Emperor Ferdinand III ordered the construction of this defensive fortification in the 17th century to protect Habsburg territories from advancing Swedish forces during the Thirty Years War.
The site contains memorial stones, wooden cannon replicas, and information boards that detail the military history of the Austrian-Bohemian border region.
Visitors can access the site via a marked circular route with dedicated parking spaces, making it convenient for exploring the restored sections with palisades.
The nine-sided blockhouse foundations at Weigetschlag mark the starting point of this defensive structure, which overlooks the ancient salt trading route to Bohemia.
Location: Bad Leonfelden
Address: Flur Rading
GPS coordinates: 48.55172,14.33066
Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:45
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