Heinrichsblick auf das Siebengebirge am Drachenfels
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The Heinrichsblick at the nature reserve Rodderberg.
This cozy viewpoint invites with two benches in every season to linger. The great panoramic view offers a view of the Siebengebirge, Königswinter, Mehlem, Bad Godesberg, Bonn and in clear weather Siegburg, the promontory with Wesseling, Bornheim, etc. to Cologne where you can even make out the cathedral and the TV tower.
On Sundays and public holidays there is something more going on, but normally you can rest here in peace and quiet.May 31, 2018
A magnificent view of the Rhine with two benches and flanked by three linden trees. The Heinrichsblick, as one reads on the metal plate, was formerly the place of execution of the village of Mehlem. The legend combines a cruel story with this beautiful place today. Several centuries ago, a young man was said to have been innocently hanged here. According to the legend, he was called Heinrich and wanted to marry. The dismissed suitors of his fiancée Kunigundes but slipped him a murder in the shoes, he has never committed. They were able to achieve that he had to die without defense on the place of execution on Rodderberg.
February 6, 2019
From the Heinrichsblick, an old place of judging you look to Cologne and can even recognize the cathedral.
August 7, 2016
The Heinrichsblick, so it is in ancient chronicles, was formerly the place of execution of the village Mehlem.
April 16, 2019
On the opposite side of Drachenburg Castle there is a beautiful hiking area on the Rodderberg
November 16, 2020
When the weather is clear, the view extends to Cologne. However, the route is often very busy on the weekends.
February 27, 2021
There is a cruel story behind the beautiful place on Vulkanstrasse. The Heinrichsblick, so it says in old chronicles, was formerly the place of execution in Mehlem.
April 21, 2020
View of the Petersberg, the Drachenburg and the Drachenfels. Unfortunately, few benches on the paths
November 16, 2020
The Drachenburg was only built in the 19th century.
February 21, 2021
The view of the Siebengebirge and Bonn-Bad Godesberg is fantastic.
February 22, 2021
The view of Petersberg, Drachenburg Castle and Ruin Drachenfels is gigantic!
April 4, 2020
From here, the Siebengebirge is lined up so clearly that every detail is clearly recognizable.
May 17, 2020
The namesake Heinrich was an innocent man who was executed up here.
July 5, 2021
Very nice tour with a view of the Siebengebirge and the Rhine Valley to Cologne. At the weekend you should avoid the Rodderberg, as it is totally overcrowded when the weather is nice. On a clear day you can see Cologne Cathedral. Since we live here, we know the area and the trail very well. It's always worth it.
February 23, 2022
The history of this place is really mystical, but the view of the Rhine is super beautiful.
March 27, 2020
Nice view of the Drachenburg on the Drachenfels. Especially nice when the sun rises behind it
October 25, 2021
"... "A few centuries ago, a young man is said to have lost his life innocently at this point. According to legend, his name was Heinrich and he was to marry Kunigunde, the beautiful daughter of the Mehlem magistrate. When Kunigunde and Heinrich were walking through the Kottenforst, In order to personally invite relatives to the wedding, Heinrich is said to have returned halfway because he still had something to do.
In the middle of the forest he heard a groan and found a woman covered in blood. He put her on his shoulders and brought her to the village. When he found out she was dead, he filed a complaint. According to legend, the rejected suitors of Kunigunde then blamed Heinrich for the crime. They achieved that he had to die without defense on the Rodderberg place of execution.
Half of his fortune should go to Kunigunde. Every year on the day of death, a holy mass should be read by the other part and the bell should be rung solemnly, since "an innocent man has been hanged". Even today, the Mehlemer Sebastianus-Schützen meet in memory of Heinrich on every carnival Tuesday at the place of execution. And the bells are also rung on this day. Incidentally, Kunigunde went to the Nonnenwerth monastery and died shortly afterwards of her grief” (Bonner Generalanzeiger 2007). ..."
kuladig.de/Object-View/KLD-252695July 18, 2022
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