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Schneckenberg
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Schneckenberg

A stone snail in Belvedere's palace park

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The Schneckenberg is a flat, snail-shaped platform made of rubble stone, constructed in 1828 in the southern part of Belvedere's palace park. It is located where the park design gradually transitions into the Belvedere forest.
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The platform was built in the year 1828.

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1828

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You're standing on a unique platform, constructed in 1828. This flat, snail-shaped structure made of rubble stone marks the transition from the palace park into the dense Belvedere forest. Look around, and you'll notice how the landscaped park seamlessly blends into the natural woodland. To the southwest, about 108 meters away, you'll find the impressive Riesengrotte. You might even catch the gentle sound of the Große Fontäne, located 167 meters to the northwest. Enjoy this spot where history and nature come together in a fascinating way.

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