"On a gallows hill, also called Galgenbühl, gallows hill, public executions of convicts by gallows took place in the Middle Ages. Hundreds of hills or mountains bear this name in German-speaking countries. These sites were mostly on the boundary of places with their own blood jurisdiction and became the Deterrent placed on heavily frequented paths and crossings or on hills visible from afar."
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Nice view of the Büdinger forest and the Kinzig valley.

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1. Pfaffenweg Gelnhausen – Untermarkt (Lower Market), Gelnhausen loop from Main-Kinzig-Kreis

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2. Spake Bridge over the Kinzig River – Bergkirche Niedergründau loop from Rothenbergen

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3. Wooden Bridge Over the Gründau – Neubachhof Trail loop from Gründau

10.2km

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Gründau, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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View from Galgenberg: Büdinger Forest and Kinzig Valley

1. Pfaffenweg Gelnhausen – Untermarkt (Lower Market), Gelnhausen loop from Main-Kinzig-Kreis

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