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Gefallenenhain Memorial on Geiersberg

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Gefallenenhain Memorial on Geiersberg

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Gefallenenhain Memorial on Geiersberg

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    January 8, 2020

    Hiking

    The Gefallenenhain (until 2013: Heldenhain) is a memorial for all fallen soldiers from Deggendorf, created in 1929. It is located on the Geiersberg.

    The hero grove was created in 1929 by the Deggendorf town nursery and is located on the Geiersberg. After the two world wars, a tree was planted for every Deggendorf man who fell; There are plaques for the fallen on the trees and the grave-like bed is bordered with layered stones. Since 1985, the city of Deggendorf has held a memorial service at the Geiersberg memorial every year in early summer.
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    January 9, 2026

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    A memorial established in 1929. Definitely worth a visit.

    More information:

    niederbayern-wiki.de/wiki/Gefallenenhain_(Deggendorf)
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    November 6, 2020

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    In memory of the favors from WW1. A contemplative, quiet place.
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    Location: Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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