Concerning the Mathias Cross, also known as the Erkelenzer Cross, Josef Hermsen writes: “As early as the Middle Ages, pilgrims from the Aachen area and from the Lower Rhine region …

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September 22, 2022

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The Erkelenzer Kreuz, a hiking highlight in the Wahlerscheid area with an interesting history.

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Saint Matthias, to whom the Erkelenz brotherhood dedicated this cross, is one of the twelve apostles from the closest circle of Jesus' disciples, but was not - like the others …

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2. Beaver Dam on the Krockesbach – A beaver dam worth seeing loop from Tannheck

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3. Oberer Steg Shelter – Beaver Dam on the Krockesbach loop from Gut Heistert

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1. Perlenbach Bridge – Nature and root trail loop from Unteres Perlenbachtal mit den Felsbildungen der Teufelsley, Engelsley, Bromelsley und Pferdeley

2. Beaver Dam on the Krockesbach – A beaver dam worth seeing loop from Tannheck

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