The "Dicke Baam" is an almost 500 year old linden tree. Not far was the Holy Cross Church. Today a large cross stands in front of the tree and ecumenical open-air services were held.

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March 15, 2023

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A large pile of rocks above Mengerskirchen can be seen from afar.

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December 16, 2025

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Elevation 510 m

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Saturday 11 April

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Location: Mengerskirchen, Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg, Lahntal, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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