In May 1965, an apparition of the Virgin Mary is said to have occurred here. A plaque inside reads: "Apparition of the Princess of Heaven." The small chapel was built by Anna and Ludwig Spindler.

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The Mother of God is said to have appeared here in 1966.

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In winter it was completely snowed in and almost inaccessible.
Next door is a rest area under trees with a summit cross

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1. Schnebeser Knock – Triplet Beech loop from Presseck

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2. Rabengrund – Fitness Park Pressecker Knock loop from Presseck

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3. Rabengrund – Info house at Pressecker Knock loop from Elbersreuth

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Elevation 730 m

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Sunday 15 February

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Location: Presseck, Landkreis Kulmbach, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Holy Marienfels Chapel

1. Schnebeser Knock – Triplet Beech loop from Presseck

2. Rabengrund – Fitness Park Pressecker Knock loop from Presseck

3. Rabengrund – Info house at Pressecker Knock loop from Elbersreuth

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