Weißes Kreuz Memorial Cross
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In memory of a dairymaid who died in a snowstorm with her animals
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•May 18, 2023
The fact that the small sacred monument located here bears the name "White Cross" will likely come as a surprise to hikers arriving at this spot for the first time. After all, the wooden cross, which stands within a small enclosed area and is adorned with the body of the crucified Christ, is not painted in the color that gives it its name, but rather in a warm shade of brown. Based on the reason for its erection, which "Walking with Puccini" mentions in its short article, it is a memorial cross. The death suffered here in the snow is likely the key to the name "White Cross."
translated by•April 11, 2025
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