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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Witches' Pond

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Bergisch Gladbach

Witches' Pond

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Witches' Pond

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Location: Bergisch Gladbach, Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis, Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Franz

February 7, 2019

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The Hexenteich (GPS N50.946990 E7.129065) is located about 800 meters from Refrath, in Königsforst. In the Middle Ages he was a place of execution. Persons accused of being a witch have been thrown into the pond tied up. Anyone who drowned was innocent. If the person stayed on the surface and swam, she was considered a witch and came to the stake.

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Shay

March 29, 2021

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Set back from the path.

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November 4, 2025

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I have an idea who might be there today… Oh, never mind 😂

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Bench by Hexenteich Pond – Witches' Pond loop from Frankenforst

3.46km

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Bench by Hexenteich Pond – Witches' Pond loop from Refrath

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Bench by Hexenteich Pond – Witches' Pond loop from Refrath

2.47km

00:38

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 90 m

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Location: Bergisch Gladbach, Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis, Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Witches' Pond

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Bench by Hexenteich Pond – Witches' Pond loop from Frankenforst

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Bench by Hexenteich Pond – Witches' Pond loop from Refrath

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