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Rübezahl Bench

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Rhineland-Palatinate

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Kruft

Rübezahl Bench

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Location: Kruft, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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3. Schwarze Wand Nickenich – Ascent to Teufelskanzel loop from Nickenich

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JakobusPilger

June 1, 2023

This oversized seating area is named after the nickname of a legendary figure who has lived in the Giant Mountains for a number of centuries, which are partly in Silesia and partly in Bohemia. Over time, thanks to numerous stories, it has become well-known far beyond the region. According to these ancient legends or myths, however, the mountain spirit reacts very sensitively when someone calls him by this name, which is given here in the highlight. The storyteller Otfried Preußler (born in 1923 in Reichenberg, Bohemia), who is best known for his children's books, put it this way:

"In its entirety, the [Giant] Mountains have always had their own master, ... and this was a master of a special kind, not comparable to emperors and kings: he would like to ask that this be forbidden!" Even today, we do not even come close to knowing the true nature of this Giant Mountains gentleman, nor do we know his real name, but he is generally referred to by his nickname or surname, which the esteemed reader should beware of using if he ever finds himself in the Giant Mountains. Indeed, many a person who has called him by his nickname is said to have had a bad experience - as the aforementioned man is a strict gentleman, quick to throw punishing thunderstorms, downpours out of the blue, storms and cold and evil fogs over the path of the mocking bird." (Otfried Preußler in "The Flight to Egypt. Royal Bohemian Part")

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Annette🏞️⛰️🥾🚲

October 24, 2022

Hiking bench to swing your legs

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🐕‍🦺 Susi 🐾 und 👩 Bettina 🐌

September 7, 2019

A nice idea to draw attention to the "Rankingshow" Trees of the Year, which are lined up here to admire. You have to climb the bank, pull yourself up or jump if you are not a beetle ;-)

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Location: Kruft, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Rübezahl Bench

1. Ascent to Teufelskanzel – Laacher See Lakeside Path loop from Nickenich

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3. Schwarze Wand Nickenich – Ascent to Teufelskanzel loop from Nickenich

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