Cologne District
Städteregion AachenSimmerathHeck Cross Memorial (Memorial Cross for Jakob Heck)
Cologne District
Städteregion AachenSimmerathHeck Cross Memorial (Memorial Cross for Jakob Heck)
Highlight • Monument
Heck Cross Memorial (Memorial Cross for Jakob Heck)
Hiking
4.7
(165)
Nordic walking
5.0
(2)
Mountain biking
5.0
(1)
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Tips
December 14, 2025
Hiking
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May 29, 2020
Hiking
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November 14, 2020
Hiking
After this memorial cross had been forgotten for years, the Simmerath local group of the Eifel Association campaigned to have the cross erected again and an information board placed there.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Heck Cross Memorial (Memorial Cross for Jakob Heck)
4.7
(174)
630
hikers
6.70km
01:46
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.2
(23)
90
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(15)
36
hikers
11.8km
03:11
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Details
Informations
Elevation 590 m
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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h
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Location: Simmerath, Städteregion Aachen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany