Landkreis Harz
BallenstedtArmer Heinrich Stone Cross
Landkreis Harz
BallenstedtArmer Heinrich Stone Cross
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Armer Heinrich Stone Cross
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Location: Ballenstedt, Landkreis Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
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April 26, 2021
Hiking
It is said that many weapons, war implements and trunks were found under the cross. This suggests that during the Peasants' War a group of rebels who, according to the old custom, named themselves "poor Heinrich" after their leader, were murdered by the Count von Mansfeld and buried here by the residents of the area. A historical source for this is not given.
•November 21, 2021
Hiking
History: According to Saal (1989), the time the cross was made is dated around 1500, according to Klocke (1938) in the 16th century. The stone cross is called …
•March 11, 2022
Hiking
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Elevation 360 m
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Location: Ballenstedt, Landkreis Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany