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Memorial Cross at Modrý Sloup (Blue Columns)

Memorial Cross at Modrý Sloup (Blue Columns)

Recommended by 61 hikers out of 68

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald

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Location: Neuschönau, Freyung-Grafenau, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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1. Kleine Ohe Stream – Himmelsleiter Trail to Lusen Summit loop from Waldhäuser

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2. Lusen Summit – Lusenschutzhaus loop from Waldhäuser

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3. Kleine Ohe Stream – Martinsklause Reservoir loop from Waldhäuser

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Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald

May 14, 2020

Please note that this highlight for the protection of the capercaillie and other endangered animal and plant species is only available from 15.7. until 15.11. is accessible. Thanks very much! (Ordinance to restrict the right of entry in the Bavarian Forest National Park)

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JakobusPilger

April 3, 2022

“Each of these crosses can tell its own story and what motivated people to build “their” cross on this spot. (...) These crosses were erected as visible signs and attract the attention of many people. The cross is a symbol of life. It stands as a sign of our Christian hope and wants to direct our gaze to Jesus Christ, who conquered death (…). The cross is part of our lives, just as it was part of the life of Jesus.

So I hope that many people ... visit the crosses, whether as places of silence and taking a breath before God, whether as places of community gathering, prayer and praise of God.

(Text source: Dean Rainald M. Ollig

in: “Crosses... Small sacred monuments as signs of popular piety”)

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Max

December 29, 2020

Goldsteig Stage 17 North

From Rachel to Lusen

Natural stairs lead to the summit cross of the Rachel, at 1452 m the second highest mountain in the Bavarian Forest. Right at the beginning of the descent on the south-east side there is a wonderful view of the Rachel Chapel and the Rachelsee below. On the further way to the Felsenkanzel - again with a wonderful view - a detour to the Rachelsee is also possible. Narrow paths through mixed mountain forests then bring the hiker along quickly. Many of the once majestic spruces fell victim to the bark beetle, which has a positive effect: the now dead tree skeletons offer protection and breeding ground. Underneath, new forest is emerging in its most natural form.

After the jungle-like area at the Teufelsloch, there is a long ascent over the rocky steps "Himmelsleiter" to the Lusen summit (1373 m) with the geotope "Blockmeer am Lusen": One of the most impressive rock formations in the Bavarian Forest National Park, here granite blocks pile up to more than 200,000 m2 on each other. Today's stage destination, the refuge, is reached just below the summit.

Our tip for you: The Rachelsee is – just like the other two mountain lakes in the Bavarian Forest, the small and the large Arbersee – a relict from the Ice Age. There is a detailed information board and benches to rest directly on the lake.

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Location: Neuschönau, Freyung-Grafenau, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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Memorial Cross at Modrý Sloup (Blue Columns)

1. Kleine Ohe Stream – Himmelsleiter Trail to Lusen Summit loop from Waldhäuser

2. Lusen Summit – Lusenschutzhaus loop from Waldhäuser

3. Kleine Ohe Stream – Martinsklause Reservoir loop from Waldhäuser

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