The Mennonite heritage of Salm

The Mennonites, a branch of the Anabaptists, lived on these high plateaux from the 18^th century. They have left behind many traces of their time here near your trail: 1. The cemetery, with gravestones featuring a heart instead of a cross. 2. Kupferschmitt Farm, where the representatives of the National Convention were welcomed in 1793 and who exempted the Mennonites from military service. 3. The "Big Oak", planted in 1793, to commemorate the decree of the Convention exempting them from bearing arms. Explore the area with the help of the themed booklet "The Mennonite Heritage Trail" available from the Tourist Office or on bit.ly/brochuresOTVB.