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Natural Monuments

Landkreis Emsland

Knapp Gerd's Grave

Natural Monuments

Landkreis Emsland

Knapp Gerd's Grave

Highlight • Historical Site

Knapp Gerd's Grave

Mountain biking

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Hiking

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Cycling

4.2

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Gravel riding

5.0

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Location: Lingen (Ems), Landkreis Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

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Tips

June 28, 2020

Hiking

On July 19, 1825, an eerie experience took place for the last time in Lingen: the last hour of a murderer had struck, the death sentence had just been read out on the court in front of the town hall.
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August 26, 2018

Cycling

Gerhard Kruis was sentenced to beheading after a lengthy criminal trial. The last execution in the Lingen area took place in 1825, in view of a large crowd. It was …

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September 20, 2016

Cycling

Gerd Kruis, called Knapp Gerd, was executed by beheading on 19 July 1825 at this site executed and buried.

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#1.

Covered Picnic Shelter – Knapp Gerd's Grave loop from Hedonklinik

7.55km

01:57

40m

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.3

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#2.

Fish Ponds at Wellberg – Knapp Gerd's Grave loop from Övernhoff

14.7km

03:48

80m

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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15

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#3.

Forest Trail – Knapp Gerd's Grave loop from Aldi

5.23km

01:21

30m

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Lingen (Ems), Landkreis Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

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