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Ancient hillfort

Jäneda hill fort

German: Jendel

Jäneda hill fort

The Rabbit hillfort is an oasis-type hillfort in the village of Rabbit in the municipality of Tapa in West Viru County. It is a ridge at the confluence of the ancient Lake, Harju and Virumaa along the Biibe highway between the eastern shore of Kalijärve and the Rabbit River. It housed a fortress that was actively used from 10th to 12th. century.

Open it on the map See the spot on the old maps and as it is today

Map of the area around Jäneda hill fort
59.23868° N, 25.68477° E · Map: Maa- ja Ruumiamet

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