On the Trails of the Isenberger Inheritance Feud: Archaeological Hiking Trail in Hohenlimburg

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The Isenberger family feud is one of the most significant feuds of the High Middle Ages. This conflict was not only a regional event but also had far-reaching consequences for the political order of the Holy Roman Empire. The cultural expert follows the traces of the conflict in today's Hohenlimburg district of Hagen. During a hike of around nine kilometers, he explores Hohenlimburg Castle as well as three other nearby areas where once significant fortifications stood. The tour through the greenery passes by numerous monuments and ruins.

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