Hindenburgtor

The Hindenburg Gate is a colorful sandstone rock. The rock was created in the Triassic during the period of Buntsandstein about 220 million years ago from rubble and sand. The rivers that flow into the basins from the mountains brought with them sand, gravel and clay fragments. At that time, medium-sized sandstones as well as piles of various sizes were deposited in a depression, which, after solidification, form today's conglomerate. The sand came from a mountain range in today's central France and was deposited and solidified in the Eifel area. The rock is predominantly red in color. Locally, however, the dyeings go from gruesome to black. The formation of the rock can be thought of as having been washed down by heavy rainfall debris from the hills into the valley - into a depression - and leveled there.

The Eifelverein, Ortsgruppe Nideggen, decided in the meeting on 24.03.1918 the following: "Enthusiasm awakened the suggestion of the chairman, a rock group in the jungholz, a giant gate as towed by Cyklopenhänden, Hindenburgtor to call and so our greatest general a natural monument to dedicate, as it might hardly be found more beautiful and mighty in German lands. "

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You have to be careful that you do not miss the inconspicuous turnoff to the right of the main path, otherwise you would pass this huge rock formation.

Hindenburg Gate on Buntsandsteinroute near Nideggen .... great route with a very nice view ... highly recommended!

The gate is even more imposing in Natura than it looks on the photos.

Next time I go down through 🐕🐕🕵️♀️😂

200 million years ago and was dedicated as a natural monument to the general.

Impressive stone arch, behind it comes a very beautiful viewpoint. Should not be missed.

This highlight is a bit off the main path, if you are not careful you can walk past it

You don't see a rock gate like this every day.

Who just dumped these giant stones here?

Is something special. But Hindenburg had nothing to do with it, but the people who at that time wanted to combine great things with people

A natural phenomenon. A gate through the earth history of the Eifel.

Scary and impressive is the stone giant while standing in front of it. With a lot of imagination one recognizes his face.

Great hike from Obermaubach on estate Kallerbend back to the reservoir. A special highlight are the stones near Nideggen.

Always impressive. Unique in the Eifel.

The way to Hindenburgtor is not so good with a sports pram. We made a wrong turn and then we were at the beautiful stone gate. Really great. The stone steps we carried the prams. After the Hindenburger Tor, we have changed the rooty and stony path to the lower path. An unforgettable adventure. 🙈

Felstor named after Hindenburg

Super beautiful nature !!!

A very special point on the tour

Caution is advised here. The path to the gate goes up the slope on the right and is quite slippery.

Probably the most beautiful and spectacular rock formation on the Nideggen red sandstone route. Almost reminiscent of Luxembourgish Switzerland!

Fantastic rock formation that you have to "work out" yourself first, because there are no parking spaces right next to it. It is therefore relatively quiet here.

Beautiful rocks on the way. Gigantic 🤗

Impressive rock formation on the red sandstone route. Not to be reached directly by car, therefore not overcrowded.