According to tradition, at the end of the 18th century, citizens of Geschwand sought refuge on the Franzosenstein from Napoleonic troops who had invaded the surrounding areas. However, they were discovered and cruelly massacred and buried in this place.

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The history of this place and its name is explained on the board. According to tradition, at the end of the 18th, citizens from Geschwand sought refuge from Napoleonic troops on the Franzosenstein. However, they were discovered, brutally slaughtered and buried in this place. Approach the square with the bike from above, from below you have to go up about 50m.

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A cruel event in an actually idyllic place

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