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Erdbeergiraffe 🍓
April 15, 2021
Hiking
This enthroned half-timbered building stands on the edge of the Rieseneck hunting grounds near Hummelshain. The Herzogstuhl is a hunting lodge built between 1915 and 1917 by Duke Ernst II of Saxony-Altenburg. The duke used it as a hunting lodge and above all as a "pleasure palace" for his pastoral hours. According to the story, he had a secret door built in from his ducal suite, through which the mistress could escape via a narrow spiral staircase in case of danger (especially in the form of the wife). However, such a secret passage was never discovered.
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Christian 🏔️ OUTDOOR 🥾🧗🏻♂️🚵♀️
January 19, 2025
Hiking
The half-timbered castle was built in 1917 by Duke Ernst II of Saxe-Altenburg. It not only served as a hunting lodge, but is also said to have served as a pleasure palace for his numerous amorous adventures.
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Wiebke 🚲 🥾 🎒 🧗🏼♀️
November 7, 2020
Hiking
The Jagdschlösschen Herzogstuhl, located in the forest, exudes a mysterious and romantic atmosphere. It was built around 1917 by Duke Ernst II of Saxony-Altenburg. The beautifully situated castle not only served as a hunting lodge, but also as a pleasure castle for the Duke's amorous adventures
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