Washerwomen Monument

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Washerwomen Monument

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Washerwomen Monument

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Mountain biking

5.0

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Gravel riding

5.0

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Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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March 31, 2022

Cycling

The monument to the washerwomen reminds of the former use of the meadow as a bleaching meadow: washed and repeatedly moistened laundry items were laid out on the clean grass in the sunlight to bleach the laundry.

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Jake the hiker

April 18, 2020

Hiking

The artwork is reminiscent of the earlier use of the area as a bleaching meadow

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Frank K. radelt

May 2, 2021

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Sculptures on the former bleaching meadow

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Thieringhausen–Olpe Cycle Path – St. Martinus Monument loop from Altenkleusheim

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St. Martinus Monument – Olpe Old Town loop from Olpe

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Kurkölner Platz – Thieringhausen–Olpe Cycle Path loop from Olpe

19.4km

01:24

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 320 m

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Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Washerwomen Monument

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Thieringhausen–Olpe Cycle Path – St. Martinus Monument loop from Altenkleusheim

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