Steigra, Saxony-Anhalt

This page was last updated on 3rd April 2004.

name Trojaburg or Schwedenring
medium turf
dimensions overall diameter 38'
diameter of centre 30"
average path width 11"
average inter-path gap 12"
location at the edge of the village, on the east side of the road to Querfurt
orientation NW
layout clockwise; 11(1); 2(I5,O3,2I,O3,I5); circular.
visit 2004
information on site 1
Troy Town
Sweden Ring
The Troy town with prehistoric tradition
Site of a spring game
One of the few turf mazes still preserved
Protect the site!
2
Steigra
From the fetters of the harsh winter
have I, the knight, released you,
whereupon the sun's blessings shine
on us and our children henceforth.
You, gracious maiden, give me strength,
warmth and fertility.
The evil, dark power of the night
flees from our company.
A list of "knights" and "maidens" for each year since 1995

Back to maze list

name	Trojaburg or Schwedenring
medium	turf
dimensions	overall diameter	38'
	diameter of centre	30"
	average path width	11"
	average inter-path gap	12"
location	at the edge of the village, on the east side of the road to Querfurt
orientation	NW
layout	clockwise; 11(1); 2(I5,O3,2I,O3,I5); circular.
visit	2004
information on site	1	Troy Town Sweden Ring The Troy town with prehistoric tradition Site of a spring game One of the few turf mazes still preserved Protect the site!
	2	Steigra From the fetters of the harsh winter have I, the knight, released you, whereupon the sun's blessings shine on us and our children henceforth. You, gracious maiden, give me strength, warmth and fertility. The evil, dark power of the night flees from our company. A list of "knights" and "maidens" for each year since 1995