Two legends about the Taubenstein come from the book "Legends from the Grabfeld and the Franconian Hills" by Eckhardt Witter from Gleicherwiesen. It's always interesting to experience such historical backgrounds based on local circumstances. A piece of history up close. A medieval atonement cross is located here. At that time, it was common practice to negotiate atonement agreements. As part of the reparation, the erection of a stone cross was usually agreed upon. The reason for this was usually murder or manslaughter.

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Nordic walking

A beautiful lake with rest areas.

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The seating area and the small square were completed by the Poppenhausen village community in May 2020, providing hikers with various places to linger.

The Pigeon Stone

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1. Burgpreppach Castle – Breitenbach Manor loop from Poppenhausen

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02:43

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2. Devil's Oak – View of the Coburg Countryside loop from Gleismuthausen

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01:35

290m

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3. View of Großer Gleichberg – Hartleb Brewery Inn loop from Maroldsweisach

26.6km

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250m

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Elevation 330 m

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Wednesday 18 February

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82 %

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Taubenstein at Kuhsee Poppenhausen

1. Burgpreppach Castle – Breitenbach Manor loop from Poppenhausen

2. Devil's Oak – View of the Coburg Countryside loop from Gleismuthausen

3. View of Großer Gleichberg – Hartleb Brewery Inn loop from Maroldsweisach

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