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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Euskirchen
Mechernich

Katzensteine Sandstone Rock Formation

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Euskirchen
Mechernich

Katzensteine Sandstone Rock Formation

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Katzensteine Sandstone Rock Formation

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Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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    Location: Mechernich, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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    January 4, 2021

    The cat stones are very impressive. People have already camped here in the Stone Age, the Romans used the stones as a quarry and you can also discover the stones for yourself.

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      July 11, 2019

      In the "Mechernich Forest", which stretches from the eastern city limits of Mechernich to Satzvey, the Katzensteine rise on the border to Veybachaue near Katzvey. The striking rock formation made of colored sandstone natural rock stems from a mighty river deposit that covered the entire Eifel region around 220 million years ago. Over the course of millions of years, the upward and downward processes of the earth's crust as well as rain, wind and frost have contributed to the current appearance. The resulting overhanging rock sections offered natural protection against adverse weather conditions.

      With growing tourism, the "Katzensteine" became a popular destination. Therefore, there is unfortunately a great danger that an archaeological site monument, rare in its importance for the settlement history of the Eifel region, will suffer irreparable damage.

      Please help to prevent things from getting this far: please do not knock out any souvenirs, do not use bicycles and the like. The sight is impressive.
      SOURCE: mechernich.de/tourismus-freizeit/sehenswert/steinzeit-kelten-roemer/katzensteine

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        June 26, 2021

        The striking rock formation made of red sandstone natural rock comes from a mighty river deposit that covered the entire Eifel about 220 million years ago.
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        Hiking through the crevices of the Katzensteins and picnicking on the rocks are very entertaining.

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          Location: Mechernich, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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