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Bergisches LandGerricus-Pützchen Chapel
DiscoverPlaces to seeNatural MonumentsGermanyNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Cologne District
Bergisches LandGerricus-Pützchen Chapel
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Gerricus-Pützchen Chapel
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PeterH65 (a.k.a. "Waldorf")
November 12, 2017
Hiking
Gerricuspützgen was perhaps originally the site of a pagan fountain cult. The now dried up spring is said to have had healing powers. The chapel is first mentioned in the 15th century. Its current form dates from the middle of the last century.
Around the spot there is a legend of the brave knight Gerrich's jumping competition with the devil from the nearby church tower. - A memorial stone commemorates bomb victims from 1944.
A hiking trail leads in both directions along the edge of the forest, from which visitors have delightful views of northern Gerresheim.
Around the spot there is a legend of the brave knight Gerrich's jumping competition with the devil from the nearby church tower. - A memorial stone commemorates bomb victims from 1944.
A hiking trail leads in both directions along the edge of the forest, from which visitors have delightful views of northern Gerresheim.
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Stadtwanderlust
March 30, 2022
Running
Gerricus Pützgen (Pützgen = puddle) is a small, inconspicuous white chapel at the foot of the Balderberg over this fountain. One searches in vain for an entrance. Only one window …
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MichaelK SG
August 9, 2022
Hiking
There is also good parking (free).
The restaurant with beer garden "Herr Knillmann" is a few steps towards the basilica.
Very good kitchen.
The restaurant with beer garden "Herr Knillmann" is a few steps towards the basilica.
Very good kitchen.
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