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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Kreis Düren
Langerwehe

Franzosenkreuz (French Officer's Grave)

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

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Langerwehe

Franzosenkreuz (French Officer's Grave)

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Franzosenkreuz (French Officer's Grave)

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    1. View of Laufenburg Castle – Laufenburg Castle loop from Merode

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

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    Moderate

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

    Moderate

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

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    October 7, 2022

    Inscription: "In 1679 a French officer was murdered and buried here."

    In November 1944, heavy fighting raged here and at the Laufenburg as well, as American war diaries bear witness to. (Battle in the Huertgen Forest)

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      November 6, 2022

      Sad highlight reminiscent of dark times in the forest.

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        November 25, 2024

        If you follow the Way of St. James uphill from the Franzosenkreuz, you can still see the old brick road of the Way of St. James to Schwarzenbroich Monastery

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          Location: Langerwehe, Kreis Düren, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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