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Landkreis Leipzig

Half-mile marker Borna (1772)

Landkreis Leipzig

Half-mile marker Borna (1772)

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Half-mile marker Borna (1772)

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Location: Borna, Landkreis Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

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RadlerUnterland🚵‍♂️

May 20, 2024

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The half-mile column, also known as the hour column, which was to be set after an hour's journey, resembled ancient herms. The column was about 3m high, with a low …

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RadlerUnterland🚵‍♂️

May 20, 2024

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Because there were no street names in ancient Athens, small columns called herms were placed at intersections so that passers-by could find their way. They were also supposed to bring good luck and ward off misfortune.

Source: sueddeutsche.de/kultur/antikenfund-in-athen-hermes-ohne-phallus-1.5116147

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Best routes near Half-mile marker Borna (1772)

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Witznitz Reservoir – Borna Town Hall loop from Borna

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00:46

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Borna Town Hall – Pleiße River Cycle Path loop from Regis-Breitingen

17.6km

00:58

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Wooden bridge over the Pleisse – Kahnsdorf Estate and Schiller House loop from Kahnsdorf

29.2km

01:39

90m

90m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 200 m

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Location: Borna, Landkreis Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

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