War Memorial on Brandfelsen

In memory of the victims of the First World War with a beautiful view of Todtnau.

For the fallen soldiers of the First World War, the Military Association Todtnau erected a memorial on the Brandfelsen in 1932. It has the unusual shape of a sword on the handle. On the pedestal are the names of the fallen from the Todtnauer parish attached. The total height is 16 meters. (Source: Schwarzwald Tourismus GmbH)

As a memorial to the many dead, such memorials or war memorials are still very important today. "Now, Lord, let your servant go in peace, as you said." However, the people who are commemorated here did not divorce in peace, but became victims of war and tyranny.
Many of the places and monuments that you come across along the way are evidence of the horrors of war and tyranny, which is still relevant and relevant today. They all have two essential functions, anew for each generation:
-1- Commemorate and remember the victims
-2- Remind to keep the peace