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WaldMenschen Sculpture Trail

Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

A series of haunting wooden totems are hidden in the woods surrounding a German environmental center. 

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A series of spooky wooden carvings by the artist Thomas Rees can be found in the woods near the Waldhaus Freiburg, a German environmental institution.  They are found along a lovely walk, with other paths nearby, not at all touristy. There are lots of references to the Grimm Fairy Tales.

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Free. Wear good shoes, can be slippery. Unpaved trail in the woods. 15-min drive outside of Freiburg. Nice nature trails nearby too. All signage is in German.

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