Altstadt in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Karlsschanze
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Karl's Entrenchment Door
Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024
1. Karlsschanze / Karl's Entrenchment Door Marker
Unter Kurfürst Karl (1680-85) als verstärktes Bollwerk nach Norden angelegt. 1681-83 Karlsturm vermutlich unter Hofbaumeister Wachter erbaut. Durch das Tor der Karlsschanze führt der Burgweg zum Schloss.
Installed under Elector Karl (1680-85) as a strengthened bulwark toward the north. Karlsturm built 1681-83, probably under the royal master builder Wachter. The fortress path leads to the castle through the Karl's entrenchment (Karlsschanze) door.
Erected by Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten Baden-Württemberg.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 49° 24.696′ N, 8° 42.915′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is on Burgweg. The marker is located along the entrance trail on the walk up to the castle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Schlosshof 1, Heidelberg BW 69117, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Karlsschanze / Karl's Entrenchment Door (within shouting distance
this page online
More about this marker. The marker is located on the grounds of the Heidelberg Castle. There is a small fee to access the castle grounds and markers.
Regarding Karlsschanze / Karl's Entrenchment Door. There is a duplicate marker with the same name and text at the other end of the Karl's Entrenchment track.
Also see . . . Heidelberg Castle. Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten Baden-Württemberg
In(Submitted on October 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)the late 17th century, the castle was repeatedly attacked and ultimately destroyed by the French in the War of the Grand Alliance. These catastrophic events are commemorated in a spectacular fireworks display, held several times each year. In 1764, after some makeshift repairs, the battered castle was heavily damaged again: this time by the forces of Nature, in the form of two devastating lightning strikes. The once-proud residence caught fire – and was left in ruins.Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 20242. Karlsschanze / Karl's Entrenchment Door Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024
3. The pathway up to the castle
Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024
4. The Entrenchment Door and pathway up to the castle
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
