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Stone Cairns on the Franziskusweg

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Stone Cairns on the Franziskusweg

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Location: Sand In Taufers - Campo Tures, South Tyrol, Italy

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Marko M. 🇭🇷

March 23, 2025

Along the Way of St. Francis, you will repeatedly find small cairns arranged in groups. These artistic collections of stones are not only a beautiful work of natural art, but also a symbol of mindfulness and respect for nature and the path.

The cairns consist of carefully stacked stones that appear harmonious and stable. They symbolize the peace, silence, and inner contemplation sought on this spiritual hiking trail. Hikers have a tradition of placing stones to express their thoughts, wishes, or gratitude. Sometimes the cairns serve as small meditation islands that invite you to linger, enjoy the moment, and reflect on the path.

These stone structures are also a symbolic sign that the hiking trail has been walked by many people who feel a connection to the Way of St. Francis. They are a sign of community, in which each hiker makes their own small contribution to the beauty and significance of the path.

The cairns often appear in groups, which reinforces their symbolic significance—it's not just about the individual cairn, but about the interaction and connection between hikers, nature, and the path. They blend beautifully into the tranquil and contemplative atmosphere of the Way of St. Francis and are a fascinating detail that helps hikers find harmony with nature and their own thoughts.

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Blain Bertrand

April 29, 2024

Very cool place...I can really recommend it...

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Sebastian

December 10, 2024

Beautifully constructed "stone men" between the Reinbach waterfalls.

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Location: Sand In Taufers - Campo Tures, South Tyrol, Italy

Stone Cairns on the Franziskusweg

1. Third Reinbach Waterfall – First Reinbach Waterfall loop from Sand in Taufers - Campo Tures

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3. Second Reinbach Waterfall – Third Reinbach Waterfall loop from Sand in Taufers - Campo Tures

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