By the 20th century, a hermitage (13th century) on the old pilgrimage route between Aachen and Trier had become a small settlement of 3 farms and 6 families, the Reinartzhof. Located in the middle of the lonely Venn, the settlement was largely self-sufficient, without electricity or tap water.
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December 23, 2024

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The Reinartzhof was later built from the St. Reinart hospice, which was formerly located on the Reinart.
However, the evacuation of the Reinartzhof was announced by royal decree on June …

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Sabine 🦁

September 8, 2019

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A place that makes you think. The history of the Reinhardtshöfe is beautifully described on display boards. A hut invites you to rest. If you look at the fallow land, you can still see the floor plans of the buildings.

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