Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Cologne District
Bergisches Land
Steinernes Kreuz Memorial
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Cologne District
Bergisches Land
Steinernes Kreuz Memorial
Steinernes Kreuz Memorial
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 390 out of 429 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Bergisches Land
Location: Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Best Hikes to Steinernes Kreuz Memorial
- Easy
4.7
(511)
2,175
Eschbachtalsperre Dam – View of Eschbachtalsperre loop from Engelsburg01:20
5.04km
50m
Intermediate4.7
(86)
396
View of Eschbachtalsperre – Eschbachtalsperre Dam loop from Engelsburg02:10
7.97km
120m
Expert4.4
(23)
129
Island in the Wupper – Eschbachtalsperre Dam loop from Bergisch Born05:03
18.3km
320m
Tips
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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Description
Location: Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Best Hikes to Steinernes Kreuz Memorial
- Easy
4.7
(511)
2,175
Eschbachtalsperre Dam – View of Eschbachtalsperre loop from Engelsburg01:20
5.04km
50m
Intermediate4.7
(86)
396
View of Eschbachtalsperre – Eschbachtalsperre Dam loop from Engelsburg02:10
7.97km
120m
Expert4.4
(23)
129
Island in the Wupper – Eschbachtalsperre Dam loop from Bergisch Born05:03
18.3km
320m
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