Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Detmold District
Kreis Paderborn
Altenbeken
Messerkerl Memorial Stone
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Detmold District
Kreis Paderborn
Altenbeken
Messerkerl Memorial Stone
Messerkerl Memorial Stone
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 140 out of 147 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge
Location: Altenbeken, Kreis Paderborn, Detmold District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Best Hikes to Messerkerl Memorial Stone
- Intermediate
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Bielstein Gorge – Bielstein Gorge and Cave loop from Bad Lippspringe04:49
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Intermediate4.8
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Hellweg Historic Milestone – Messerkerl Memorial Stone loop from Kempen03:17
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Expert4.7
(9)
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Bielstein Gorge and Cave – Durbeke Valley loop from Altenbeken07:11
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Tips
Why the 'Knife Guy' is what his name is is not experienced. The stone cross with crucifixion group and skull is missing the right arm. The inscription reads: "In 1752, on the 28th of December, all of us came for his life. Albert Meijer von Voltlagen bette his sel and before all travelers a father Our Ave Maria."
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•November 19, 2017
The knife guy is an old stone cross that is supposed to commemorate the murder of a traveling merchant.
translated by•November 19, 2017
Old stone cross reminiscent of the 1752 murdered Wanderhändler Albert Meijer.de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerkerl
translated by•December 25, 2016
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Description
Location: Altenbeken, Kreis Paderborn, Detmold District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Best Hikes to Messerkerl Memorial Stone
- Intermediate
4.7
(59)
195
Bielstein Gorge – Bielstein Gorge and Cave loop from Bad Lippspringe04:49
17.1km
360m
Intermediate4.8
(39)
180
Hellweg Historic Milestone – Messerkerl Memorial Stone loop from Kempen03:17
11.7km
250m
Expert4.7
(9)
16
Bielstein Gorge and Cave – Durbeke Valley loop from Altenbeken07:11
25.2km
570m
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