프레첸 최고의 러닝 경로

Welcome to the moon! The quartz works in Frechen are closely linked to the city's history. Since 1884, exceptionally pure quartz sand has been mined here for various uses, including glass production. The rugged terrain has its own unique charm and is somewhat reminiscent of the lunar landscape.

A stone as art

A view inside the quartz factory

Full at peak times like Sunday afternoons!

Of course, everything is dotted with industry, but still: a certain spaciousness that you don't experience in the inner city.

Located on the 4th stage of the Rhenish Way of St. James at Komoot and here you will find the stamp for the pilgrim's passport in the anteroom!

According to the Facebook entry, the stone is pink - in my opinion too ;-) It is probably a meeting place that occasionally receives a color refreshment after consultation (source: https://www.facebook.com/1111277078984136/posts/rosa-rosastein-sandberg-frechen-stadtfrechen-quarzwerke-quarzwerkefrechen-der-be/5002186703226468/ )

The small wooden huts in the forest may have seen better days, but you can take a break or escape from a rain shower