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Each of the many small sacred monuments, often erected generations ago out of deep popular piety, proclaims to the faithful observer the timeless message of the death of Jesus Christ, but this is only seemingly the end: for it is also a sign of the overcoming of death through his glorious resurrection, which we Christians celebrate at Easter. At the beginning of this year's Lenten season, Pope Leo XIV, in an address, described the cross of Christ as the "deepest revelation of God's love."

The column shines golden, the medal is gold!

The village fountain is a beautiful detail that adds to the charm of Altenstein – a quiet place that makes history and village life tangible.

The church is a beautiful contrast to the impressive castle ruins and rocks in the surrounding area: peace, history and nature combined in a small village.

The castle, towering 150 meters above the Weisach Valley, is a widely visible symbol of power and history. First documented in 1126, it served as the ancestral seat of the Lords of Stein for centuries. In 1895, it passed to the Barons of Rotenhan and finally to the Haßberge district in 1972. Noteworthy are the mighty double-towered gate and the picturesque remains of the late Gothic chapel. Source and further information: https://www.maroldsweisach.de/burgruine-altenstein

Old transformer station with wall openings

Upcycling with a difference: An old transformer house has been given a new use. In collaboration with the State Association for the Protection of Birds and the Altenstein Local History Society, a new home for birds and insects has been created.

Three lakes or ponds are located on the outskirts of Hafenpreppach. It's nice to see that one of them is developing into a biotope.