In the volcanic region around Engeln, basalt is a common, natural building material. It was used to build houses here, it was exported and was thus an important economic factor. It is therefore not surprising that the hard rock of volcanic origin was also used to build wayside crosses.

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The distant view in clear weather is simply fantastic.

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just before the ascent to Engeln

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