Contregarde am Kienlesberg (Werk IX)

You are standing before the Contregarde at Kienlesberg, also known as Werk IX, a remarkable example of 19th-century military architecture. Built in 1852, this stone structure was a crucial part of the Ulm Fortress, serving as a defensive stronghold. Imagine how these formidable walls once protected the city of Ulm. Just behind you to the left, about 106 meters away, is the Kienlesbergbastion, another segment of this fortress. These structures are silent witnesses to a time when the city played a strategic defensive role. To the southeast, 328 meters away, lies the Ulm Fortress, the centerpiece of this historic complex.