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Natural Monuments

Shoe Tree

Natural Monuments

Shoe Tree

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Shoe Tree

Hiking

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Cycling

4.7

(28)

Nordic walking

4.8

(19)

Mountain biking

4.3

(17)

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Location: Bad Steben, Landkreis Hof, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

August 4, 2025

Hiking

Boots, slippers, and soccer cleats adorn this tree in the Seifengrund area. There are now over 50 pairs, and the number is growing. No one knows who came up with the idea of hanging the shoes, but spa guests know the tree and the idea behind it. At the rest area next to the tree, spa guests hold their farewell gatherings. By throwing their shoes into the tree, departing patients symbolically leave their old burdens behind.

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July 3, 2023

Hiking

Funny idea, I have a matching pair at home. Rest area and arm bath, as well as a wellness lounger complete the ensemble.

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September 16, 2020

Cycling

Nice resting place with several seating groups, tables and a Kneipp arm basin. The shoe tree is right next to it. A tree that is mostly hung with old pairs of shoes is called a shoe tree. You tie your shoes and throw them in the tree. Often associated with this action is the desire to throw away individual worries along with the shoes.

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Elevation 640 m

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Location: Bad Steben, Landkreis Hof, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany

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