A conspicuous elevation rises above the Edersee, the HEXENKOPF. Legend has it that witches used to die at the stake on this spot. But there is no evidence for this! …

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July 21, 2022

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On the Hexenkopf you have a beautiful view of the Edersee. Here, however, the forest looks damaged.

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Elevation 350 m

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Tuesday 5 May

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Location: Waldeck, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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