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Kermit
June 9, 2023
Cycling
Die Bezeichnung Berg der Kreuze ist zwar im deutschen Sprachgebrauch üblich, aber aufgrund seiner geringen Höhe von zehn Metern kommt die Bezeichnung Hügel jedoch näher. Der Berg der Kreuze ist …
Peter
July 15, 2022
Hiking
The mountain is located about 12 km north of Šiauliai, 1.5 km east of the A12 trunk road, which runs from Šiauliai to Riga via Joniškis. The term “mountain of crosses” is common in German, but due to its low height of ten meters, the term hill is closer. A narrow staircase made of wooden planks leads over the saddle-shaped double hill. Pilgrims place crosses on this hill, often with a wish or thanks. The pilgrimage takes place individually and is not tied to any dates, but the Hill of Crosses is visited especially at weddings, births and at Easter.
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RS7
July 18, 2023
Hiking
Since Lithuania regained independence in 1991 and especially after the Pope's visit, Kreuzberg has been internationally considered a holy place for Catholics, which can be seen from the crosses with inscriptions from all over the world.
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