Countess von Blücher Monument

The Countess von Blücher memorial near Lindewitt is a silent testimony to a moving past, nestled in the rolling hills. This place tells the story of a noblewoman whose life was marked by love, tragedy and a dramatic riding accident. In the 18th century, Countess von Blücher was initially married to a Count of Castel Remlingen, the owner of the Lindewitt estate at the time. After his death, she married Count Gustav von Blücher, a brother of the famous Prussian general. But their happiness was short-lived, as the count led the estate to financial ruin. The tragedy took its course when the countess lost her life in a riding accident on the site of today's monument. In deep mourning, the count had the monument erected, which still commemorates her today. The Countess von Blücher memorial is a worthwhile destination for history buffs and lovers of special places off the beaten track. It makes an excellent short stop on a cycle tour or as a destination for a walk through the rural region around Lindewitt.