Dieler Schanzen, Medieval fortress in Weener, Germany
The defensive complex stretches over two kilometers along the Ems River, featuring a system of ramparts, moats, and redoubts on elevated ground.
Construction of the fortress began in the 14th century to protect East Frisia from potential attacks from the Prince-Bishopric of Münster until its demolition in 1672.
Archaeological excavations at the main fortification between 2010 and 2012 revealed 28,000 artifacts that document life during the Thirty Years War period.
The Rheiderland Local History Museum in Weener presents a dedicated exhibition about the defensive structures and their role in regional conflicts.
Two commemorative steles created by Dutch artist Frouke Roukema in 2015 document the history of this border fortification at the nearby fire station.
Location: Weener
GPS coordinates: 53.11160,7.30681
Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:36
Organeum
6.9 km
Papenburger Zeitspeicher
5.8 km
St.-Georgs-Kirche
6.8 km
Órgano de la iglesia de San Jorge
6.8 km
Forum Alte Werft
6 km
St. Amandus
6.8 km
Stapelmoorer Kirche
2.8 km
Nikolaikirche
6.6 km
Peter-und-Paul-Kirche
5.2 km
Mitling-Marker Kirche
5.3 km
Reformierte Kirche (Wymeer)
5.2 km
St. Nikolaus
6.2 km
Vellager Kirche
2.3 km
Holthuser Kirche
4.4 km
Hochmoor Wymeer
3.6 km
Emsauen zwischen Herbrum und Vellage
3 km
Dreiberg
5.3 km
Hakelwerk
1.3 km
Brualer Hammrich
752 m
Püttenbollen
6.1 km
Nenndorfer Mörken
4.4 km
Meyers Mühle
6.4 km
Alte Rheder Kirche
6.5 km
Weener Observation Tower
6.9 km
Riverside Church Rheiderland
6.4 km
Rheder Ems-Brücke Nr. 191
5.6 km
Pegel Rhede (Ems)
4.6 km
Halter Ems-Brücke Nr. 193
3.2 kmReviews
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