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Sandstone Rock Formations (Hinkelsteine) in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Sandstone Rock Formations (Hinkelsteine) in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Sandstone Rock Formations (Hinkelsteine) in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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

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    1. Hindenburg Gate – Viewpoint at Hindenburgtor loop from Rath

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    2. View of Nideggen Castle – View of the Nideggen Cliffs loop from Nideggen

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    3. View of Nideggen Castle – Hindenburg Gate loop from Nideggen

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    03:15

    310m

    310m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    October 14, 2023

    Very beautiful sandstone cliffs. (menhirs)

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      January 17, 2025

      Great!!!

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        March 28, 2025

        A great hiking trail that runs right along the rocks. Very impressive from up close.

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

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