Orkelsfelsen Viewpoint
Orkelsfelsen Viewpoint
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Orkelsfelsen Viewpoint
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The oldest documented name "Orkelsvels" is most likely due to the construction of a castle on a rocky hill that is still called "Orkelsfelsen" today. A Frank named Orko is said to have owned the area ("Orko's Rock") and built this castle there.
(Source: mettlach.de)
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Elevation 460 m
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