According to regional oral tradition, the rock formations Engelsley and Teufelsley owe their names to an old legend connected with the construction of a monastery in the Monschau region. The …

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February 20, 2018

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The Engelsfelsen (Ley = rock) lies high above the Rur Valley, about 100 meters south of the Teufelsfelsen.
From here, you have a breathtaking view of the Rur Valley.

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January 10, 2022

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The Engelsley is the higher elevation of the two closely related rock formations Engelsley + Teufelsley. From here you have a very nice view of the valley.

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1. Monschau Old Town – Wild Rur below Ehrensteinsley loop from Oberes Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Ehrensteinsley

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2. Ridge Trail above Perlenau – Teufelsley Rock Formation loop from Monschau

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3. Ridge Trail above Perlenau – Teufelsley Rock Formation loop from Monschau

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Elevation 490 m

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Location: Monschau, Städteregion Aachen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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View from Engelsley

1. Monschau Old Town – Wild Rur below Ehrensteinsley loop from Oberes Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Ehrensteinsley

2. Ridge Trail above Perlenau – Teufelsley Rock Formation loop from Monschau

3. Ridge Trail above Perlenau – Teufelsley Rock Formation loop from Monschau

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