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Buckenhofer Forst

Dog Stone

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    Location: Buckenhofer Forst, Landkreis Erlangen-Höchstadt, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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    March 5, 2022

    Mountain biking

    dog stone
    This orientation stone is dedicated to the dogs, the faithful companions of the hunters


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    October 30, 2025

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    The dog stone commemorates the close connection between humans and animals in the forest – especially the role of hunting dogs as reliable partners of foresters and hunters.
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    October 10, 2017

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    the following text is taken from the labeling board:
    "This landmark is dedicated to the dogs, the loyal companions of the hunters"
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    1. Dog Stone loop from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

    11.2km

    02:55

    70m

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 320 m

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    Location: Buckenhofer Forst, Landkreis Erlangen-Höchstadt, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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