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Witch Tower in Burg
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Lemmi alias Schlumpf
May 18, 2020
Cycling
The watchtower is a relic of the first city fortification from the 11th century, previously angular, it was rounded off due to the better defense against cannonballs.
The witch tower got its name at the time of the witch hunt when the supposed witches were locked up there
The witch tower got its name at the time of the witch hunt when the supposed witches were locked up there
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Christoph
March 9, 2021
Hiking
Defense tower from the 11th / 12th centuries Century, later used as a women's prison.
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JR56
August 17, 2026
Hiking
The Hexenturm was built in the 11th century in Burg, and it is assumed that it was initially square and only received its round shape towards the end of the …
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Elevation 60 m
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