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Hankel Fountain in Herrstein
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Hankel Fountain in Herrstein
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Anette
April 4, 2025
Hiking
The mocking nickname "Hankel" for Herrstein's residents derives from the formerly common first name Johann-Karl, which was shortened to Hankel. While the people of Herrstein associate the term with self-confident and educated citizens, neighboring communities view it critically, which is also reflected in the "Hankel Fountain": An adult figure depicted as "Hankel" is being teased by a boy and splashed with water.
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•HWF
December 17, 2019
Hiking
This fountain is intended to illustrate the curmudgeonry that is mockingly ascribed to the Herrstein residents in the surrounding villages. The nickname "Hankel" arose from the contraction of the former …
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•Rheinschiffer ⚓
July 31, 2017
Hiking
If you love romance and good food, drive to Herrstein and stroll through the old streets where the Schinderhannes had friends and enemies.
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Elevation 320 m
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