Torture Tower Memorial, Wemding
Torture Tower Memorial, Wemding
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Torture Tower Memorial, Wemding
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Location: Wemding, Danube-Ries, Altmühltal, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany
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October 4, 2021
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•April 23, 2023
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A misguided judiciary, religious delusion and human action out of fear and resentment led to a witch craze not only in Wemding at this time.
A memorial plaque is attached directly to the torture tower: the city of Wemding commemorates those 38 women and 11 men who fell victim to the witch craze between 1609 and 1631.
•March 10, 2025
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Unfortunately there were a lot of broken pieces in the grass when I was there...
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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04:43
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 520 m
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Location: Wemding, Danube-Ries, Altmühltal, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany