Germany
Bavaria
Lower Franconia
Landkreis Schweinfurt
Handthal
Walther von der Vogelweide Column at Stollburg
Germany
Bavaria
Lower Franconia
Landkreis Schweinfurt
Handthal
Walther von der Vogelweide Column at Stollburg
Walther von der Vogelweide Column at Stollburg
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 49 out of 53 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Steigerwald
Location: Handthal, Landkreis Schweinfurt, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
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Tips
In the shadow of the ruin there is an interesting steele which, at the push of a button, prizes some songs and poems by Walther von Stollberg, who became famous as a minstrel in the Middle Ages under the name "Walther von der Vogelweide". According to more recent, confirmed findings, the Stollburg is said to be his birthplace.
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•November 24, 2021
On the red stele, which can be seen from afar, you can listen to the minstrel's songs/poems by pressing a button.
translated by•February 7, 2022
Walther von der Vogelweide from the Steigerwald? A historically significant place in the middle of the Steigerwald. Great, the Walther column!
translated by•March 13, 2022
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