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Maiden's Well

Name: Maiden's Well
Rating: 2

Recommended by 40 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge

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Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Weser-Rhine Watershed Bench – Glasebachteich loop from Blankenrode

13.0km

03:36

240m

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

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2. Blankenroder Bleikuhlen Nature Reserve – Weser-Rhine Watershed Bench loop from Blankenrode

6.69km

01:47

70m

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

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3. Insect Hotel on Bördenweg – Hardehauser Cliffs Viewpoint loop from Blankenrode

20.2km

05:42

400m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Atlantis

May 19, 2021

The legend of the Maiden's Well tells the following story:

In ancient times, the town of Blankenrode stood on the heights of the Egge Mountains. Over the vast, dark forests, one could look far into the countryside. Mighty walls and a mighty castle were meant to protect the people. But time and again, the territorial rulers waged wars across their borders.

Once again – in the dead of night – robber barons attacked the mountain town. Fierce fighting ensued. The attackers stormed the walls and entered the town. Murder and arson reigned in the streets and alleys. Old men, women, and children were murdered, and people ran for their lives.

Cruel soldiers also pursued a young girl, the mayor's daughter. In her greatest distress, the girl jumped into the town's deep well and drowned. As dawn broke, the castle and town were desolate and empty.

A forest grew over the ruins. But the fountain, there in the middle of the forest, is still called the "Maiden Fountain" today. The trees are reflected in its clear waters...

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Christian Hartmann

July 11, 2022

Don't be alarmed by the announcement played through a solar box as you look down. :-D

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Elevation 400 m

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Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Maiden's Well

1. Weser-Rhine Watershed Bench – Glasebachteich loop from Blankenrode

2. Blankenroder Bleikuhlen Nature Reserve – Weser-Rhine Watershed Bench loop from Blankenrode

3. Insect Hotel on Bördenweg – Hardehauser Cliffs Viewpoint loop from Blankenrode

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