The Kindleinsknock is located on the so-called "Franconian Line". The spot where a chapel was built in 1891 out of gratitude is also reached here.

The founder of the chapel got lost in the dense fog on the Zeyernerhöhe at night and was desperately looking for the right way. Fearing that he might fall over the cliff face and end up with shattered limbs at the foot of the mountain, he vowed to build a chapel for his safe return home. He groped his way further and carefully placed foot in front of foot. Suddenly his hands gripped a jagged piece of wood. When he felt it, to his delight he noticed a Corpus Christi. Now he realized where he was. He stood at the field cross on the Knock, only a few paces from the abyss. Grateful for his rescue, he had today's chapel built for the cross.

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SvenN

July 6, 2021

small chapel on the edge of the forest with a wonderful view of the Rodach valley

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March 11, 2023

Besides the above history, it is also possible that this place has always been an occult or spiritual place. Pagan traditions, places and rites were often rededicated to Christian ones.

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