Herlingsburg

The Herlingsburg fortification spans 7.2 hectares on a Keuper mountain plateau, featuring defensive walls that reach heights of four meters with a northern gate entrance point.

Archaeological excavations revealed two main periods of settlement: from Late La Tène to Roman Imperial era and from Early Medieval Carolingian period until the 10th century.

The site contains numerous historical border stones from 1713 marking the frontier between the principalities of Waldeck-Pyrmont and Lippe, displaying the letters KP and FWP.

Visitors can access the site through the Myths Trail, which starts at the Hermannsthal parking lot on Eschenbrucher Street and follows yellow M markers on green backgrounds.

Inside the fortification, archaeologists discovered various artifacts including medieval pottery in a water well and multiple spindle whorls indicating textile production activities.

Location: Lügde

Location: Schieder-Schwalenberg

Inception: 210

GPS coordinates: 51.94830,9.18833

Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:32