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Statue of the bridge saint Nepomuk at the Pitten

The summit cross and crescent moon are currently missing (Nov 2025)

The bridge saint can also be found here.

Saint John of Nepomuk was a priest (Vicar General of the Archbishop) in Bohemia who died a martyr's death in Prague in 1393. He was thrown from the Charles Bridge in Prague into the Vltava River by royal order and drowned. His statue can still be found on or near many bridges or elsewhere near rivers. He is not only considered a popular "bridge saint", but is also the patron of the seal of confession. In many depictions of his person he holds a cross in one hand, sometimes he puts a finger to his lips with the other as a sign of silence (which was heard during confession). The memorial day of Saint John of Nepomuk in the calendar of saints is March 20th.

Right at the exit of the via ferrata is the large "summit cross"

Definitely invites you to take a break.

The tower of the Turk's fall collapsed. With it, the crescent moon at the top also fell into the depths (the district papers reported). Now the crescent could be found. GLEISSENFELD (ts/e_peinsipp). The Turk's Fall is a landmark that can be seen from afar for the nature park and the hiking area with historical significance. But recently part of the ruin, which was artificially created over 200 years ago, collapsed. Parts of the boulders rolled through the forest to the hiking trails that began in the valley. Now the long-lost crescent that sat at the top of the Turk's Fall Tower could be handed over to the community again. Source: www.meinkreis.at/neunkirchen/c-lokales/tuerkenjagd-ruine-brueder-retteten-halbmond_a5996874

Beautiful long-distance view from the Türkensturz or the cross located just below. Benches invite you to rest.