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Großvaterfelsen

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A wonderful view of the Unterharz landscape can be seen from the Großvaterfelsen.
Photo: Michael Lemke, Gifhorn

Vom Großvaterfelsen auf 319 m Höhe bietet sich eine besonders schöne Aussicht. In früheren Zeiten nutzte man ihn als Thingstätte, um dem Gott Wodan (Allvater = Großvater) zu huldigen.

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Großvaterfelsen

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51.786358, 10.967278

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51°47'10.9"N 10°58'02.2"E

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32U 635690 5739107

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