Fir tree (910 m) with the "lighthouse of humanity"
The lighthouse of humanity has been on this summit since 2007. A symbol of peace: around 10 tons of stones were walled up for this purpose - from different regions and countries.

Particularly beautiful, four individually manufactured glass elements glow at night:

A world disc, a Christian cross, an Islamic crescent and a star of David send light signals into the world to call us to more peace and understanding among one another.

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Ivana

March 9, 2021

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Thanks to the great commitment of many voluntary helpers and sponsors, this building, based on an idea by Ralph Wenzel, was realized on the Tannenriegel (Gibacht, Waldmünchen). In arduous hard …

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Rombea

April 20, 2021

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On the western foothills of the Gibacht mountain, the fir tree, there is also the "lighthouse of humanity". This remarkable tower was built with stones from all over the world. The lighthouse is dedicated to the reconciliation between peoples and their different religions. Here you also have a wonderful view of the "Upper Palatinate hill country".

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1. Voithenberg Chapel – Teufelsbrücke and waterwheel on the stream loop from Furth im Wald

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2. Teufelsbrücke and waterwheel on the stream – Kreuzfelsen Summit (938 m) loop from Waldmünchen

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3. Voithenberg Chapel – Glass Cross at Reiseck loop from Furth im Wald

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Elevation 960 m

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Lighthouse of Humanity at Tannenriegel

1. Voithenberg Chapel – Teufelsbrücke and waterwheel on the stream loop from Furth im Wald

2. Teufelsbrücke and waterwheel on the stream – Kreuzfelsen Summit (938 m) loop from Waldmünchen

3. Voithenberg Chapel – Glass Cross at Reiseck loop from Furth im Wald

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