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However, nobody knows whether #Barbarossa# ever even climbed this particular mountain. Before the erection of the William I monument, the focus was on a tower located 50 meters away and visible from a great distance. It was dubbed #"Barbarossa Tower."#

The popularity of the Barossa legend once again became evident when, in the 19th century, a spectacular gypsum cave was discovered a few kilometers from the monument.

"Barbarossa doesn't actually have anything to do with this cave," commented cave guide Ines Klemt. Nevertheless, it was named after him.

Author: Günther Birkenstock / ew
Editor: Kate BowenEngin Altan Düzyatan