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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Rhönbaron Sculpture (Friederich Kraus) – Poppenhausen

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Rhönbaron Sculpture (Friederich Kraus) – Poppenhausen

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Rhönbaron Sculpture (Friederich Kraus) – Poppenhausen

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Location: Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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Frank Rmr

November 21, 2024

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The Rhön Baron, whose real name was Friederich Kraus (1878-1955), is a historical figure in Poppenhausen, to whom a monument was erected here. He was a respected woodcutter who was also a flute player, storyteller, entertainer and simply a popular guest. Anecdotes about him are still told today. The sculpture was made in 2004 by the sculptor Elmar Baumgarten from the trunk of an elm tree.

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🇺🇦Uwe 🏃‍♂️1098🏍

July 21, 2025

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The beautiful large sculpture is unfortunately suffering from the "ravages of time"

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Carsten ♐️ 🚴‍♂️🤙

May 31, 2023

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Beautiful and large wooden figure in Poppenhausen.
Worth seeing...👍

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Elevation 490 m

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Saturday 11 July

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