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Schwedenkreuz (Stone Cross) – Thirty Years' War Memorial

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Schwedenkreuz (Stone Cross) – Thirty Years' War Memorial

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    October 17, 2022

    A stone cross in very good condition. The eastern arm bears the letters LP, the southern side of the trunk bears a small carved cross.
    In the vernacular, the stone is often referred to as the "Swedish Cross". In the Thirty Years' War, a bitter battle between Swedes and Imperialists is said to have taken place here. This well-known folk tale received new nourishment when a lot of small horseshoes and rusted spearheads were actually brought to light during reforestation work nearby.

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      June 14, 2023

      Historical cross, next to it a plaque with the story.

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        Location: Selb, Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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