Moselflesche, Teil der preußischen Festung Koblenz
Moselflesche is a fortress in Koblenz built in the early 1820s on the southern slope of Petersberg overlooking the Mosel river. The original structure featured a long northern wall, a wall running parallel to the river, and a semicircular redoubt on the east side, connected to the main fortress through underground tunnels.
Built in the early 1820s as part of the city's defenses, the fortress saw its above-ground structures mostly dismantled in the early 1900s. After World War I, the area was demilitarized under international agreements, and the site later served various purposes including military barracks during the 1930s.
The name Moselflesche reflects its strategic position along the Mosel river and its role as a fortification protecting the city. Visitors can observe in the quiet Lützel neighborhood how these remaining stone walls represent a shared piece of local identity.
The site is freely accessible and located within walking distance from Koblenz city center in the Lützel neighborhood. Restored sections of the remaining walls are visible in several locations, particularly behind residential houses and near school buildings.
A tragic event occurred in late 1944 when a communication tunnel connecting the fortress to the main stronghold was struck by a shell, killing over 30 people inside. The tunnel was subsequently filled in for safety reasons and remains inaccessible to visitors today.
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