There are dark legends about the horse's head, delivered by the executioner and impaled on a stake, which gives the area between Hoher Reuth and Burkersdorf its name.

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July 18, 2025

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A horse head on the tree, one on the rest hut.

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Elevation 380 m

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Wednesday 18 March

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