メレの絶景の山頂・トップ18

Real bean coffee, homemade cakes and

A beautiful observation tower offering a fantastic panoramic view. 144 steps lead to the covered platform. Below the tower, there's a shelter, trash cans, and several picnic benches with tables.

View over the Teutoburg Forest

Brilliant view from the Beutling observation tower

Stunningly beautiful views over the beautiful landscape

If it's freezing rain and you're still sweating, you're probably standing on the Große Egge.

According to legend, the name is based on a sad story that is related to Limburg opposite. According to this, there was also a castle here on the Nonnenstein belonging to the Count of Rieneck. His daughter, Hildburga, was in love with the impoverished Prince of Limburg, but her father was looking for a better groom. He organized a tournament in which the Prince of Limburg also took part in disguise. When he won, the Count was so angry that he challenged him to a duel. The two rode at each other and collided with their lances so badly that both died. In her grief, Hildburga founded a monastery on the Nonnenstein and became the first abbess. But when she died, the nuns became more and more greedy. The Rödinghausen people joined forces and stormed the monastery and tore it down. They left the tower standing as a warning. Well, at least the last part of the legend can be refuted, because the Nonnenstein was only built in 1897. It was modernized and slightly raised, but unfortunately that is hardly enough to let your gaze wander into the distance. The Nonnenstein is still worth a visit, even if only for the lovely rest areas here and the audio contribution via QR code. In the neighborhood of the Nonnenstein there is also the Bismarck fire column, which offers a dry shelter.

Great view on the high Egge