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Schalkau

View of Schalkau from Galgenberg

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View of Schalkau from Galgenberg

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View of Schalkau from Galgenberg

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    Location: Schalkau, Landkreis Sonneberg, Thuringia, Germany

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    1. Schaumburg Castle Ruins – Domäne Schaumburg loop from Theuern

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    2. View of Ähnes from Galgenberg – Heidezehnhütte loop from Rauenstein(Thür)

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    3. Ida Monument – Johanniskirche Schalkau loop from Katzberg

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    April 22, 2019

    The Galgenberg is a nice highlight, because it is after the Schaumburg, the second most beautiful excursion train to Schalkau. It offers a fantastic view over the city, as well as the surrounding places, Katzberg, Ehnes, Almerswind to direction Franconia. Furthermore, here is a beautiful hut, with seating to breathe, which can also find a good shelter. 🙂👌

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      August 7, 2021

      It is actually called "Georgsberg", but has always been popularly called "Galgenberg". It is unclear where the name comes from, as there is evidence that no gallows stood here, and no executions were carried out. The "old hut" was built in 1933 as a refuge and is now part of the Kulturbund Schalkau e.V.

      Even today, the popular “Galgenbergfest” takes place every year, at which almost the entire city and many people from the region meet to celebrate bratwurst and beer in Thuringia and enjoy the wonderful view of Franconia. In addition, the Galgenberg is a popular meeting point for hikers who explore the Schaumberger Land on foot.

      Source: fewo-schalkau.de/galgenberg-schalkau

      schalkau.de/tourismus-und-verkehr/ausflugsziel.html

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        June 3, 2021

        A very nice view of Schalkau and the surrounding area

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          September 20, 2021

          View of the Schalkau basin

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