Burgwall Hohennauen-Witzke, Medieval fortress ruins near Elslaake and Witzke, Germany.
Burgwall Hohennauen-Witzke is a circular fortress site in a formerly swampy lowland area, with remaining walls still visible above the surrounding ground. The preserved structures show how early Slavic defensive settlements were typically built in a ring-shaped layout.
This defensive fortress was built by Slavic settlers during the 7th or 8th century and protected their settlement. It was eventually abandoned sometime in the 8th or 9th century and gradually fell into disuse.
The ceramics and artifacts found here show how early Slavic people lived and worked in this region long ago. These everyday objects give visitors a sense of daily life in the settlement that once occupied this place.
The site is accessible by walking paths through open, flat countryside that is easy to explore on foot. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear, as the ground can become muddy and damp depending on the season and recent weather.
The fortress displays remarkably well-preserved ring-shaped walls that visitors can clearly trace across the landscape. Such distinctly visible ring structures from this period are uncommon in the region.
GPS coordinates: 52.70200,12.40400
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:41
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