Schwellenburg, Summit in Erfurt, Germany
Schwellenburg is a summit in Erfurt, Germany, rising 227 meters above sea level. The hill is made of gypsum and has terraced slopes that shape its appearance.
Archaeological finds point to human settlement from the Stone Age. Despite its name, there are no remains of a castle at this location.
The terraced slopes came about through medieval wine growing and stone extraction, shaping how this place looks today. Visitors can see traces of these old activities in the landscape.
The location lies in the northwest of Erfurt and is reachable by several bus lines. A nature reserve of about 22 hectares surrounds the hill.
The southern side becomes extremely hot and dry in summer, leading to rare plant species. These extreme conditions allow only certain hardy organisms to thrive.
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