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Natural Monuments

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Cruel Pond

Natural Monuments

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Cruel Pond

Highlight • Historical Site

Cruel Pond

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Location: Obertrubach, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Tips

March 6, 2021

Hiking

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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June 1, 2021

Mountain biking

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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March 25, 2021

Hiking

A cruel event in an actually idyllic place

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Elevation 530 m

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Location: Obertrubach, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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