Hello, I appealed this trail marker and it was rejected even on appeal for being a “common pilgrimage route sign with no significance”. I don’t quite understand, as that decision clashes with the criteria clarification l. The trail marker is at a decision point at a crossroads. Why was the appeal rejected?
Martinusweg-Marker Stäudach
Tübingen BW (48.532529,9.089172)
Diese Pilgerwegmarkierung kennzeichnet den Martinusweg, einen Pilgerweg auf den Spuren des heiligen Martin. Der Tübinger Abschnitt gehört zum Regionalweg Zwiefalter-Reutlinger Alb und führt über Kirchentellinsfurt, Pfrondorf, Lustnau, den Österberg und die Altstadt weiter nach Rottenburg.
Die Markierung ist Teil eines dauerhaften Pilgerwegs und dient der Orientierung vor Ort. Laut Niantic sind Trail Marker von Fußwegen gute Wayspots, da sie zur Bewegung und zum Entdecken der Umgebung einladen (siehe Screenshot). Das gelbe Kreuz auf dunkelrotem Grund ist das offizielle Zeichen der regionalen Martinuswege. Der Tübinger Abschnitt führt über Lustnau, Österberg und Altstadt nach Rottenburg. Martinusweg: Martinuswege in Baden-Württemberg - Wegverlauf Offizielle Route: Relation: MWZ 3 Kirchentellinsfurt - Rottenburg (19654178) | OpenStreetMap
Appeal text:
The nomination is a permanent trail marker for the Martinusweg, an established pilgrimage and long-distance walking route. The marker is located at a junction and serves as a navigational waypoint for people following the route. This makes it a strong Wayspot candidate under the exploration and exercise criteria: it actively supports hiking and pilgrimage by guiding walkers along a designated route and marks a meaningful point along that route rather than being a generic road sign. The Martinusweg is an officially documented pilgrimage route and the nominated marker is part of its physical waymarking system. It is safely accessible on foot from the adjacent path. Official route information: https://dekanat-rottenburg.drs.de/dekanat/pilgerwege-im-dekanat/martinusweg.html Route mapping: https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/19654178
Thanks for the appeal, Wayfinder! The nomination in question does not meet the Wayfarer criteria, as it is a common pilgrimage route sign with no significance. If this assessment is not accurate, please resubmit the nomination with additional context. We recommend you review the Wayspot Criteria and Forum Criteria Discussions Library sections before submitting your next Wayspot contribution: Wayfarer — Niantic Technical Support and Help Center and Forum Criteria Discussions Library — Wayfarer Help Center
