To commemorate a heavy storm that destroyed the vineyards of Trechtingshäuser Kleinwinzer, in 1667 a "hailstones" was erected at the height. This is to protect the village from further bad weather.

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October 25, 2023

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The hail cross was erected to commemorate the vineyards of the Trechtigshausen winegrowers that were destroyed by hail and to protect the harvest from storms. From here you have a wonderful view of the Lorcher Werth.

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January 2, 2021

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Enjoy this wonderful view again before the descent.

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Elevation 240 m

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Tuesday 5 May

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56 %

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Location: Trechtingshausen, Mainz-Bingen, Rhenish Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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