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Franzosenkreuz Memorial Cross

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    Location: Meusebach, Saale-Holzland-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany

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    April 12, 2025

    Cycling

    Laasan, beyond Jena, is said to be the forgotten village. But that's not true. Napoleon's troops plundered Laasan just as much.

    The village that actually remained undiscovered was Meusebach. Its residents had additionally covered the unmarked path with felled trees to make it look as if there was nothing behind it. However, a Frenchman saw through this ruse and ran up the road to Meusebach. The residents had no choice but to kill the French soldier. He was buried here on this spot. A plaque next to it tells the story.
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    December 30, 2023

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    According to legend, a French soldier was killed here by Meusebachers at the beginning of the 19th century out of fear that he would betray their well-hidden village.
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    April 16, 2024

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    The stone cross is much older than mentioned in the legend. It is probably a medieval expiatory cross.
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    1. Lakes of the Rothehofbachtal – Franzosenkreuz Memorial Cross loop from Meusebach

    10.2km

    02:55

    230m

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

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

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

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