Atonement crosses are monuments of medieval law. They were part of the fulfillment of atonement contracts, which were concluded between two hostile parties to end a blood feud because of …
Stone cross probably from the Middle Ages. Legend: On May 26, 1450, a lot of blood is said to have flowed here during the battle between Margrave Albrecht Achilles and the Nuremberg soldiers. This is also said to be the place where the Schwander dead were handed over to Pastor von Roth for burial. The Schwander mourning community drove all the way here. There is also a harmless but headless horseman who rides around here at Christmas time.