--- title: "Napoleonschanze view" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/napoleon-hill-hohnstein" description: "The Napoleon redoubt is located on the Schanzberg, south-east of Hohnstein. In 1813, after his defeat in the Russian campaign, Napoleon had important transport routes to Bohemia militarily secured. Several field fortifications were built, including the Napoleonschanze with three gun emplacements.The complex was built by the local population. In the region, there were battles between Upper Lusatia and Saxon Switzerland that resulted in heavy losses. The military turning point finally came with the Battle of Leipzig, in which Napoleon was finally defeated in the fall of 1813.Today, the Napoleon Redoubt offers a sweeping view of the surrounding countryside. To the northwest lies the Hohnsteiner Hügelland. Two rest areas and an information board commemorate the events of that time. A fireplace invites you to linger at the end of the hike." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1371251/5ffbd78aa36df26db6381000b3122f783f28193f5b905d70f7cec32ee767ae3d/napoleon-redoubt-hohnstein.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Napoleonschanze view ==================== - Historical site - Viewpoint/viewing tower Napoleon redoubt Hohnstein A person walks along a narrow path through a field with tall grass and a fence. Wooden bench in the foreground with a view of green hills and a cloudy sky. Weite Wiesenlandschaft mit grünem Hügel im Hintergrund und blauen Himmel mit Wolken. The Napoleonschanze is a testimony to the Napoleonic Wars of Liberation from 1813-1815. The Napoleon redoubt is located on the Schanzberg, south-east of Hohnstein. In 1813, after his defeat in the Russian campaign, Napoleon had important transport routes to Bohemia militarily secured. Several field fortifications were built, including the Napoleonschanze with three gun emplacements.The complex was built by the local population. In the region, there were battles between Upper Lusatia and Saxon Switzerland that resulted in heavy losses. The military turning point finally came with the Battle of Leipzig, in which Napoleon was finally defeated in the fall of 1813. Today, the Napoleon Redoubt offers a sweeping view of the surrounding countryside. To the northwest lies the Hohnsteiner Hügelland. Two rest areas and an information board commemorate the events of that time. A fireplace invites you to linger at the end of the hike. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Mountains/Viewpoints/View towers The Napoleonschanze is always open. Read more Price info Mountains/Viewpoints/Outlook Towers There is no entrance fee to pay when visiting the Napoleon Redoubt. Read more Payment methods Entrance Free Contact person Touristinformation Hohnstein**Touristinformation Hohnstein** Rathausstraße 9 01848 Hohnstein Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Open-air swimming pool - Theatre 11.94 km - Hiking Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Stage/Theatre - Stage/Theatre - Cinema/film - Place of interest - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Tours 11.94 km - Hiking 5.55 km - Hiking 13.96 km - Hiking Contact 01848 Hohnstein