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Old Baptismal Font

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Old Baptismal Font

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    January 12, 2017

    Hiking

    The impressive natural monument of the "Old Baptism" raises questions. Whether it is used as a baptismal font or simply a 3 x 3 meter cube-shaped sandstone block - it is definitely a worthwhile excursion destination in a scenic location.
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    August 2, 2020

    Hiking

    Here you will find an old stone cube, which is said to have served as a sacrificial stone in the days of the Teutons.
    Another legend says that there used to be a church here and that the stone served as a baptismal font.
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    April 12, 2020

    Hiking

    Even if the use of the stone as a Germanic sacrificial basin is not justified archaeologically, several legends entwine around the impressive sandstone:
    navigator.barsinghausen.de/inhaltsverzeichnis/details/poi-903000244-20002-Alte_Taufe.html
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    1. Old Baptismal Font – Wallmann Hut loop from Nienstedt (Deister)

    8.50km

    02:19

    130m

    130m

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

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 350 m

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    Location: Lauenau, Landkreis Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany

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