Dinkelsbühl in Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Frieden in Sicht?
1635 - 1648 Schwedische - Französischer Krieg
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Peace in sight?
1635 - 1648 Swedish - French War
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Photographed by James Hulse, September 14, 2026
1. Frieden in Sicht? / Peace in sight? Marker
In weiten Teilen Deutschlands hat der Krieg Spuren hinterlassen: verödete Landschaften, Not und Zerstörung. Zudem wütet weiter die Pest, auch verbreitet durch die umherziehenden Heerhaufen und Flüchtlinge. Das Herzogtum Sachsen Weimar wird in die Herzogtümer Weimar, Eisenach und Gotha aufgeteilt. Die Streitigkeiten um die Grafschaft Schaumburg tragen ebenso zur Zersplitterung des Reiches bei. Kaiser Ferdinand III. ruft zu einem Kurfürstentag nach Regensburg. Er wirbt für Verständigung und stellt Amnestien in Aussicht. Dafür sollen die Bedingungen des Prager Friedens gelockert werden, damit die protestantischen Fürsten den Plänen zustimmen können. Gleichzeitig kommt es weiter zu Kämpfen im Reich. So kommt es im November, in Nordhessen zum Gefecht am Riebelsdorfer Berg. Sachsen-weimarische Truppen, verstärkt durch ein französisches Bataillon und das Ziegenhainer Bürgerkorps, siegen gegen kaiserliche Truppen unter General Hans Rudolf von Breda. Dieser stirbt auf dem Schlachtfeld. Der Einfall kaiserlicher Truppen in Hessen wird beendet. Nach Georg Wilhelm wird Friedrich Wilhelm Kurfürst von Brandenburg.
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Peace in sight?
Across large parts of Germany, the war has left its mark: deserted landscapes, hardship, and destruction. The plague also continues to rage, spread in part by wandering armies and refugees. The Duchy of Saxe-Weimar is divided into the duchies of Weimar, Eisenach, and Gotha. Disputes over the County of Schaumburg also contribute to the fragmentation of the empire. Emperor Ferdinand III calls an assembly of prince-electors in Regensburg. He advocates reconciliation and offers the prospect of amnesties. The terms of the Peace of Prague are to be relaxed so that the Protestant princes can agree to these plans. Meanwhile, fighting continues within the empire. In November, a battle takes place at Riebelsdorfer Berg in northern Hesse. Saxe-Weimar troops, reinforced by a French battalion and the Ziegenhain citizens’ corps, defeat imperial troops under General Hans Rudolf von Breda, who dies on the battlefield. The imperial invasion of Hesse is brought to an end. Friedrich Wilhelm succeeds Georg Wilhelm as Elector of Brandenburg.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 14, 2026
2. Frieden in Sicht? / Peace in sight? Marker
Erected by SHW Komplett, VR-Bank Feuchtwangen-Dinkelsbühl eG and Getreue des Königs Gustav Adolf 1632 e.V.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US.
Location. 49° 3.965′ N, 10° 19.087′ E. Marker is in Dinkelsbühl, Bayern (Bavaria), in Ansbach. It is on Ulmer Weg. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ulmer Weg 1, Dinkelsbühl BY 91550, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in German Franconia and on the Romantic Road. Globally, 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 Holy Roman Empire and also the former West Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Das Schlachten geht weiter / The slaughter continues (a few steps from this marker); Schotten (within shouting distance of this marker); Erfolge der Kaiserlichen und Verhandlungen / Imperial successes and negotiations (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gedenkstätte der Siebenbürger Sachsen / Transylvanian Saxon Memorial (about 120 meters away); Sanierung 'Brauhausareal' / Renovation of the brewery site (about 120 meters away); Deutschordensschloß/ Teutonic Order Castle (about 150 meters away); Hagelsturm (about 180 meters away); Louise Hamburger (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dinkelsbühl.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
