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Devil's Pulpit Rock Formation

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    Location: Illschwang, Amberg-Sulzbach, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

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    February 11, 2022

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    The legend of the devil's pulpit: In the old days, a holy man came to Illschwang and preached the doctrine of the cross to the heathen. There was something wonderful 

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    From the saga of the Bayerische Landen:
    In ancient times a holy man came to Illschwang and preached the doctrine of the cross to the heathen. There was something wonderful 

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    A mystical place, from a certain point of view it looks like a small Birgland "Stonehenge"
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    1. Kalmusfelsen Viewpoint – Devil's Pulpit Rock Formation loop from Illschwang

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

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    Elevation 590 m

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    Location: Illschwang, Amberg-Sulzbach, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

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