Darmstadt District

Hochtaunuskreis

Kronberg

Altkönig's First Rampart

Darmstadt District

Altkönig's First Rampart

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Altkönig's First Rampart

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Location: Kronberg, Hochtaunuskreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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October 21, 2020

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Ring wall around the Old King. It is not entirely clear why the ring wall was built. However, it could have served as a defense.

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eyekon

May 25, 2017

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Altkönig is certainly the most beautiful mountain in the Taunus with great views and a Celtic ring wall system!

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Nico

January 5, 2023

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And there are still many peaks to marvel at all around.

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Location: Kronberg, Hochtaunuskreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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