The Sky Pillars are a row of 38 Douglas firs. They are over 120 years old, up to 60 meters tall, and are among the tallest living things in the Sauerland. They are one of the Sauerland's spiritual places and symbolize the theme of "reverence."

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An impressive place in the Sauerland

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July 23, 2022

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A feast for the eyes not only for foresters.
This is where Mother Nature shows her skills!!!

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1. Forester’s house in Glindfeld – Valley Near Glindfeld loop from Medelon

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2. Kahlen Pilgrimage Chapel – Forester’s house in Glindfeld loop from Medebach

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3. Forester’s house in Glindfeld – Kneipp Pool Glindfeld loop from Medelon

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01:36

150m

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Elevation 540 m

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Location: Medebach, Hochsauerlandkreis, Arnsberg District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Forester’s house in Glindfeld – Valley Near Glindfeld loop from Medelon

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3. Forester’s house in Glindfeld – Kneipp Pool Glindfeld loop from Medelon

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