Alexanderschanze, Mountain pass and heritage monument near Freudenstadt, Germany
The Alexanderschanze mountain pass rises 970.8 meters above sea level on the B28 federal road, connecting the Rhine Plain at Strasbourg with the Neckar valley.
Duke Charles Alexander of Württemberg established military fortifications at this strategic crossing point in 1734, leading to the pass receiving its current name.
The site contains preserved defensive structures measuring 4-5 meters from ditch bottom to bank top, representing regional military engineering techniques.
Visitors can access the mountain pass through multiple routes including the B28 federal road, with connections to Freudenstadt-Kniebis and Bad Peterstal-Griesbach.
The location forms part of the 190-hectare Kniebis-Alexanderschanze nature reserve, featuring extensive spruce forests southeast of Schliffkopf.
Location: Baden-Württemberg
GPS coordinates: 48.48006,8.27614
Latest update: May 16, 2025 03:59
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