Hasenbuck, Residential district in southern Nuremberg, Germany.
Hasenbuck is a statistical district of Nuremberg named after the hill of the same name, which rises to 342.7 m between the marshalling yard and the Katzwanger, Franken and Tiroler streets. Geologically the hill is an inselberg of Burgsandstein surrounded by Keuper sandstone. On its summit stands the Lutherkirche, consecrated on 25 July 1937, and below the Südtiroler Platz the Catholic church St. Theresia vom Kinde Jesu.
The district first appeared in written records in the early 1700s when disputes over hunting rights in this elevated area emerged. These early mentions show the region held importance even before modern development took place.
The Hasenbuck name comes from the hill of the same name, a 342.7-metre rise of Burgsandstein. On its summit stands the Protestant Lutherkirche, consecrated on 25 July 1937; below the Südtiroler Platz is the Catholic church St. Theresia vom Kinde Jesu, first consecrated in 1931, destroyed by bombing in late 1944 and rebuilt in 1948. Beside the Lutherkirche stands the Marterl "Die Schlacht vor den Toren".
Public transportation including subway, tram, and bus lines connects this area to Nuremberg's city center. The hilly terrain means walking can involve gradual elevation changes, so comfortable footwear is helpful when exploring.
The Hasenbuck is an inselberg of Burgsandstein rising to 342.7 m, left standing above the softer Keuper sandstone around it through erosion. In the early 19th century, hunting tenants made the hill accessible and added a stone pyramid and small structures to turn it into a viewpoint.
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