The field cross on the Höhenweg from Schönfeld to Wohnsdorf and on the Mohrenstein-Rundweg was rebuilt at this point in 1979 and for decades was the destination of the faithful from Schönfeld at the annual appeal. A resting bench offers hikers a break and an old linden tree provides shade in the summer months. The all-round view on the hill a few meters away is wonderful.

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February 8, 2025

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Beautiful cross. Bench attached. Unfortunately no trash can anywhere in sight.

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November 18, 2021

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"Each of these crosses can tell its own story and what motivated people to erect "their" cross at this spot. (...) These wayside crosses were erected as visible signs and …

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Location: Hollfeld, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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