It is highly likely to a penitence cross that was erected by a Weimar servant who accidently stabbed his master during a hunt whilst trying to free him. The ‘Wilde Sau’ is the oldest dated stone cross on the Rennsteig Trail and from here, you have a wonderful view of Wartburg Castle.
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Coming from Eisenach on the B84 towards Marksuhl, turn right in Förtha towards Wolfsburg-Unkeroda. From there continue on foot north east via the 'Bungalowsiedlung in der Struth' to the hiking trail.Parking
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