Johannisberg

The Johannisberg rises 373 meters above sea level, featuring steep slopes formed by lower Muschelkalk rock with solid limestone banks along its edges.

The fortification site reveals continuous occupation from the Bronze Age through early medieval times, with significant excavations starting in the 1870s by Friedrich Klopfleisch.

The strategic position on the Saale River's eastern bank connects to both Frankish and Slavic heritage through archaeological findings and architectural remnants.

The location includes several hiking trails leading to the ridge, with a local history path established in 1999 providing information about natural formations.

The narrow Pennickental to the north and Roda Valley to the south border this natural defense site, which contains two distinct fortification periods.

Elevation above the sea: 373 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

GPS coordinates: 50.90009,11.61163

Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:49