Breisach am Rhein in Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe

Der Eckartsberg im 17. Jahrhundert

The Eckartsberg Across 1700 Years

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 19, 2024

1. Der Eckartsberg im 17. Jahrhundert Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

4.Jahrhundert - In der „Harelungensage“ wird vom „Getreuen Eckehart“ berichtet, der hier eine Burg besessen haben soll.

1139 - Erste urkundliche Erwähnung des Eckartsberges als „mons Hechardis“

1185 - Bischof Heinrich von Basel tritt die Hälfte des Berges an König Heinrich VI, ab. Bau der späteren Burganlage.

14.Jahrhundert - Der Eckartsberg wird in die Stadtbefesügung mit einbezogen (ein Teil dieser Stadtmauer ist noch heute auf der Westseite des Eckartsberges zu sehen.)

17/18.Jh - Ausbau zur Festhing mit Zitadelle im Norden, Kasernaiten, Tiefbrunnen, Windmühlen, Militärbackhaus und Kaserne im Süden

1741-1745 - Schleifung der Festungsanlagen

1806 - Errichtung eines Denkmals auf dieser Terrasse aus Anlass des Übergangs Breisachs vom Herzogtum Modena an das neugeschaffene Kurfürsten und spätere Großherzogtum Baden und zur Erinnerung an den 24.August 1794, als die Vertreter der Stadt an dieser Stelle dem damaligen Markgrafen Carl Friedrich von Baden Während seines Besuches in Breisach begrüßten

1856 - Neugestaltung des heftigen Obelisken

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das Anlass der Beirat Großherzog Fruichish von Baden mit Prinzessin Luise von Preußen

1945 - Am Ende des Zeile Weitkrieges ist Breisach zu 85% zerstört. Die Schäden am Obelisken legen hier von einem eindrückliches Zeugnis ab.

9.Juli 1950 - Als erste Stadt in Europa bekanntlich Breisach in einer Volksbefragung mit rund 98% der Wählerschinmer an einem Bundesstaat Europa

1951 - Installation des Europäisches

1963 - Versteinung der Europannne durch den Europarat an die Stadt Breisach

[English Translation]
4th century - The "Harelungen Saga" tells of the "Faithful Eckehart", who is said to have owned a castle here.

1139 - First documented mention of the Eckartsberg as "Mt. Hechardis"

1185 - Bishop Heinrich of Basel cedes half of the mountain to King Heinrich VI. Construction of the later castle complex.

14th century - The Eckartsberg is included in the city fortifications (part of this city wall can still be seen today on the west side of the Eckartsberg.)

17th/18th century - Expansion into a fortress with a citadel in the north, barracks, deep wells, windmills, military bakehouse and barracks in the south

1741-1745 - Demolishing of the fortifications

1806 - Erection of a monument on this terrace to mark the transition

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 19, 2024

2. Der Eckartsberg im 17. Jahrhundert Marker

of Breisach from the Duchy of Modena to the newly created Electorate and later Grand Duchy of Baden and to commemorate August 24, 1794, when the representatives of the city welcomed the then Margrave Carl Friedrich of Baden with a memorial at this location during his visit to Breisach.

1856 - Redesign of the heavy obelisk on the occasion of the advisory council of Grand Duke Frederick of Baden with Princess Louise of Prussia

1945 - At the end of the Second World War, Breisach was 85% destroyed. The damage to the obelisk is an impressive testimony to this.

July 9, 1950 - Breisach was the first city in Europe to vote in a referendum with around 98% of voters in favor of a European federal state

1951 - Installation of the European Plaque

1963 - The Council of Europe awarded the European Parliament to the City of Breisach

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is July 9, 1950.

Location. 48° 1.609′ N, 7° 35.023′ E. Marker is in Breisach am Rhein, Baden-Württemberg, in Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald. It is on Ziegelhofgasse 1.6 kilometers north of Eckartbergsweg, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1.6, Breisach am Rhein BW 79206, 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

Der Eckartsberg Obelisk image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 19, 2024

3. Der Eckartsberg Obelisk

within walking distance of this marker: Kurmärkischen Dragone (within shouting distance of this marker); Eckartberg Obelisk (within shouting distance of this marker); Eckartsberg (within shouting distance of this marker); Martin-Schongauer-Gymnasium (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Old City Wall (about 120 meters away); Ehemalige Spitalkirche St. Martin / Former Hospital Church (about 120 meters away); Zum Weissen Rössle (about 150 meters away); Zum Rheinischen Hof (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Breisach am Rhein.

View from the Eckartsberg image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 19, 2024

4. View from the Eckartsberg

Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 164 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 11, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.