The path runs along the old state border between the Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont and the Landgraviate of Hesse. Here are beautiful old boundary stones from the 18th century.

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September 29, 2022

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On the southern border of the Principality of Waldeck, numerous boundary stones are reminiscent of the former boundary marking between the Principality of Waldeck (star) and the Landgraviate of Hesse (Lion).

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Franzl wandert 🥾

October 1, 2022

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The historical landmarks here are mostly well preserved and date from the 18th century.

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Location: Bad Zwesten, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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