Nature reserve and historic execution site. A mighty oak tree now marks the former gallows site, lending the place a special atmosphere. The coppice reserve "Galgenberg" provides a suitable habitat …

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June 5, 2020

Cycling

Located directly on the path, a staircase leads into the forest and after 10m the "mountain" has been reached and you can almost look into the forest :-)

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Andibonn

January 11, 2022

Running

The execution site on the old Roman road lies in the forest between Höhnrath and Bladersbach, now within the municipality of Waldbröl. Until the 19th century, criminals were executed here. …

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