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Merode Castle

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Merode Castle

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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

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1. View of Laufenburg Castle – Schwarzenbroich Monastery Ruins loop from Pier

10.6km

02:57

190m

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

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2. Laufenburg Castle – View of Laufenburg Castle loop from Heistern

12.6km

03:33

240m

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

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3. Laufenburg Castle – View of Laufenburg Castle loop from Langerwehe

18.4km

05:01

290m

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

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Oliver🌍

January 29, 2023

Merode is the best-known place in the history of the former Lordship of Merode, as its origin is inextricably linked to the history of the castle and the princes of Merode. The name derives from the clearing of the forest, on which the knight's seat was created and gave the name to the owners. Jean-Philippe-Eugène de Merode-Westerloo, Imperial Field Marshal (Habsburg), died 12 September 1732 in Merode.
Memorial plaque to the 29./30. November 1944 fallen soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division of the US Army at a house in Merode
From September 1944 to February 1945, Merode was in the frontline of the Battle of the Huertgen Forest. 90% of the buildings in the village were destroyed by bombing and artillery fire. Merode Castle was also badly damaged. From November 28 to December 11, 1944, heavy local fighting took place in Merode. On November 29th and 30th, 1944 alone, more than 300 died in Merode and its surroundings

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April 23, 2022

Schloßstrasse at Merode Castle, whose park is not open to the public. At the end or at the beginning of Schloßstrasse there is a cross with two benches - perfect for a rest.

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Albrecht

August 8, 2022

Small town with a great castle

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Elevation 200 m

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

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1. View of Laufenburg Castle – Schwarzenbroich Monastery Ruins loop from Pier

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