Lärchenberg
Lärchenberg | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 330.8 m (1,085 ft) |
Geography | |
Location | Saxony, Germany |
Lärchenberg (330.8 m) is a mountain of Saxony, Germany. It's located in the Upper Lusatian Highlands, southwest of Löbau.
Historical Significance
Lärchenberg, also known as Lerchenberg, holds historical significance due to its association with World War II. During the Nazi era, the hill was the site of a well-camouflaged bunker complex used by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi leadership. The bunkers were part of a network of secret military installations designed to serve as command centers and shelters. The existence of these bunkers remained relatively obscure for decades, with their concealed nature contributing to their preservation. In recent years, efforts have been made to document and study these structures to better understand their role in the Nazi regime's military strategy.[1] Additionally, Lärchenberg is notable for a historical cross erected in 1850 in the area of Margarethenried. The cross was established to honor three farmers who were murdered during the Swedish War. Due to concerns about theft, the cross was removed in 1980.[2][3]
51°05′26″N 14°38′17″E / 51.09056°N 14.63806°E
References
- ^ "Inside Hitler's Nazi Mega Bunkers | Traces of World War Two with James Rogers". YouTube. 28 January 2022.
- ^ "Lärchenberg".
- ^ "Nazi-Bunker vom Lerchenberg - Hitlers gut getarntes Erbe". 6 February 2018.