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growth. These slopes have been shaped over centuries through the extensive sheep-grazing practices of the local villagers in the Jura region. The continuous grazing prevented the proliferation of dense vegetation, and the shepherds would periodically clear the juniper bushes to maintain clear
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to the village. In 1952, a third statue was built, which had to be renovated in 1971 after vandalism. In the process, the legs and arms were made of solid spruce wood with joints. The
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bicycle, and securely positioned it on the rock. Interestingly, this bicycle was also the first and only one in
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situated on other rocky outcrops. Another explanation suggests that a cyclist once intended to cross the valley using a bridge that had long vanished, and instead of turning back, he is immortalized on the rock to this day.
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Kleinziegenfeld, who aimed to create a distinctive landmark in the area. Using sawdust and wood, they crafted a life-sized figure dressed in a
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as their food source, which grows exclusively in this region. Additionally, visitors can admire the juniper slope near
Kleinziegenfeld, where a statue of a cyclist is visible on a rock above the village.
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