--- title: "Landwehr bei Hülsen" url: "https://www.mittelweser-tourism.com/poi/landwehr-bei-huelsen" description: "To the south of Hülsen are the remains of a land defense, which is crossed by hollow ways. The construction of a land fortification was an effective measure to protect the population of a territory against attacks by neighbors and enemies in feuds, wars but also in times of peace and to clearly demarcate a legal district. The land defenses were also a means of limiting and thus preventing the effects of medieval warfare. They also prevented bands of robbers from entering the protected area and made it difficult for them to retreat after raids." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/766134/e2959a854111f9c52631542d8441336b8945b635e2d095d9bd58fb882740aebb/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Mittelweser > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Landwehr bei Hülsen =================== - Archaeological site A lush, green riverside landscape near Hülsen with informational signs, surrounded by deciduous trees and meadows. An information panel describes the historic Landwehr near Hülsen, featuring maps and text. A forest path along the Landwehr near Hülsen, surrounded by trees and an adjacent field under a clear sky. Medieval border fortifications To the south of Hülsen are the remains of a land defense, which is crossed by hollow ways. The construction of a land fortification was an effective measure to protect the population of a territory against attacks by neighbors and enemies in feuds, wars but also in times of peace and to clearly demarcate a legal district. The land defenses were also a means of limiting and thus preventing the effects of medieval warfare. They also prevented bands of robbers from entering the protected area and made it difficult for them to retreat after raids. Read more Good to know ------------ Price info Free of charge. Read more Author Mittelweser-Touristik GmbHLange Straße 18 31582 Nienburg/Weser Organization Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH License (master data) Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Archaeological site - Archaeological site - Archaeological site Contact Landwehr 27313 Dörverden