Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Freiburg District
Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis
Gütenbach
Balzer Herrgott (Christ figure in an old beech tree)
Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Freiburg District
Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis
Gütenbach
Balzer Herrgott (Christ figure in an old beech tree)
Balzer Herrgott (Christ figure in an old beech tree)
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 403 out of 421 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Südschwarzwald
Location: Gütenbach, Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis, Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Best Hikes to Balzer Herrgott (Christ figure in an old beech tree)
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A really strange appearance! You are standing in front of an impressive beech, in which a figure of Christ - the Lord God of Balz - has grown. It is believed that it dates from the late Gothic period, but the origin has not yet been completely clarified. There are many legends surrounding this enigmatic tree.
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•April 10, 2020
A stone Christ figure grown in wicker beech. A place of pilgrimage for many people.
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