The Elf Grotto is a hollow path that was created around 50,000 years ago by volcanic activity. The lava pushed itself from the surrounding volcanoes into the Elbesbach valley.
There are a few smaller “caves” here in the volcanic rock of the Falkenlay. Some interesting finds prove that these caves were built between 2000 and 4000 BC. were probably populated by Stone Age hunters.
After the Prussian government had banned traditional straw roofing in the 19th century because of the high risk of fire, roofing slate gained economic importance on the Strimmiger-Berg. The municipalities …
The success of the film "Tatort Falkenlay" inspired the idea of building a concrete replica of the main character, the old Lippi, for the film crew, the community, and guests. …
On October 19, 1862, the industrialist Beel received permission in St. Aldegund to dig for copper ore here above the little saint's house on the "Kehr". The …