Röschenschanze, Military fortification in Bad Peterstal-Griesbach, Germany.
Description
Röschenschanze is a star-shaped fortification with six bastions in the Black Forest, with earthen walls still visible along the L 402 road. The layout was designed to allow defenders to protect the structure from multiple directions at once.
History
Major Jakob Friedrich Rösch designed the fortification in 1794 in response to French threats during the coalition wars. The structure never reached full completion and was captured by French forces two years later.
Culture
The fortification served as a symbol of regional defense during a tense time when military activity shaped daily life in the area. Visitors can still trace its form and understand how it represented protection for the local population.
Practical
The site sits at the intersection of L 402 and the B 500, also known as the Black Forest High Road, making it easy to locate. Information boards on-site explain the layout and what to look for when exploring the earthen remains.
Did you know?
A local farmer's son revealed the location of the incomplete fortification to the advancing French army, leading to its swift capture. This turn of events prevented the project from ever reaching its intended operational state.
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