Highlight • Religious Site
Church of the Holy Cross Wagenschwend
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Kristian
April 2, 2025
Hiking
The church's architectural style, made of red sandstone, is typical of the Odenwald region. The village's appearance is also partly influenced by this church.
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Sandsteinklippe
August 21, 2022
Hiking
The Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche was built in 1870 for the Wagenschwender and Balsbach Catholics. Its 25 meter high tower has a red sandstone roof.
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Michael (Wasi)
July 22, 2026
Hiking
The Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche was built in 1870 for the Catholic communities of Wagenschwend and Balsbach. With its approximately 25-meter-high tower and characteristic red sandstone, it shapes the townscape to this day.
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Elevation 560 m
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