The atonement cross is slightly above the circular hiking trail. It is meant to commemorate the messenger who was murdered here by two men in 1554. The exact history and the meaning of the inscription are explained on a sign.

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Peter D

August 22, 2020

Cycling

This cross is at the Eschbachtalsperre.

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Shay

February 20, 2021

Hiking

In memory of an outrageous murder or robbery.

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2. View of the Eschbachtalsperre – Eschbach Reservoir loop from Engelsburg

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3. View of the Eschbachtalsperre – Eschbach Reservoir loop from Engelsburg

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Location: Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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