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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

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Hersfeld-Rotenburg
Ronshausen

Nadelöhr Stone Monument

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Nadelöhr Stone Monument

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    Location: Ronshausen, Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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    December 23, 2023

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    The first reports about the eye of the needle came from the 16th century - at that time it was probably still a tree that was said to have healing powers if you crawled through it. In the 17th century this probably died and was replaced by a gate-like stone.

    However, the legend with the healing properties still exists.
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    January 10, 2025

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    In the Friedewalder Salbuch the eye of the needle was first mentioned in a document in 1579 as "NolIenöhr" and in a source from 1589 it is still described as a hollow tree. Travelers who came by for the first time had to - following an old Hansel custom - crawl through the tree, with fellow travelers helping them with clubs. In 1596 Paul Hentzner described the eye of the needle as a stone with holes in it that Landgrave Moritz had erected in place of a hollow tree.
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    February 8, 2025

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    Super super beautiful place
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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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    Location: Ronshausen, Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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