The Doctor's Lock is a round-arched grotto about 3 meters long. It can be assumed that it was hammered into the rock massif by hand. Already in 1515 this was mentioned as a hermitage.

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Udo & Ulrike 🥾🚲

February 1, 2023

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A wonderful rocky landscape, beautiful forest path, fish ponds ... the hikes in the area are beautiful 🤩

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StörmerGuy

February 9, 2024

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Mysterious arched grotto, probably carved into the rock by human hands.

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