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The Wicked Giant of Poel

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The Wicked Giant of Poel

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  • Location: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

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    March 26, 2022

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    "The malicious giant on Poel"

    "Once upon a time there lived a particularly malicious giant on the island of Poel. When he noticed a new church tower rising up on the other side of the water, he became so angry that he wanted to smash it straight away.

    The giants didn't like it when something was bigger than them. The giant found a stately boulder, took a long run from Timmendorf down to the beach, and hurled the stone across the bay.
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    November 23, 2023

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    Interesting story and characters including information board.
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    September 17, 2025

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    A small plaque tells of the legend of the giant
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    Timmendorf Harbour, Poel Island – Kirchdorf Harbour loop from Ostseebad Insel Poel

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Location: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

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