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Bear Trap at Waldstein

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Bear Trap at Waldstein

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    June 24, 2020

    The bear trap dates from 1656, the last bear was caught here in 1760. An impressive and interesting facility. Here, too, information can be called up with a QR code scanner.

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      Interesting art object with the positive and negative of the bear made of stone. Well done.
      It is also the only preserved bear trap in Germany.

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        June 27, 2021

        The unique building was actually built to catch bears. These had spread strongly in the Fichtelgebirge after the 30-year war. However, no bear has fallen into the trap since 1760 :)

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          Elevation 880 m

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          Location: Zell im Fichtelgebirge, Landkreis Hof, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany

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