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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Bergisches Land
Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis
Kürten

St. Anthony's Church, Bechen – St. Laurentius Church, Bechen loop from Bechen

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Bergisches Land
Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis
Kürten

St. Anthony's Church, Bechen – St. Laurentius Church, Bechen loop from Bechen

Moderate

4.2

(5)

35

runners

St. Anthony's Church, Bechen – St. Laurentius Church, Bechen loop from Bechen

00:35

5.41km

100m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 11, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

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19 m

Sandstone Wayside Cross with Madonna Statue (1848)

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A well-maintained sandstone wayside cross with a statue of the Virgin Mary from 1848.

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423 m

The figures of the patron saints St. Antonius and St. Katharina are intended to commemorate the patron saints of the Catholic parish church of St. Antonius Einsiedler in Bechen.

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514 m

St. Anthony's Church, Bechen

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The foundation stone for the Bechen church was laid in 1876.

More on the history:

gemeinden.erzbistum-koeln.de/pfarrverband-kuerten/unsere_kirchengemeinde/kirchen/Bechen.html

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644 m

The Donkey of Bechen

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According to legend, in the Middle Ages the Becheners transported their goods to the markets with often stubborn donkeys. This often caused delays. The following saying made the rounds at …

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646 m

St. Laurentius Church, Bechen

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The churches can be seen from afar when walking.

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1.82 km

View from Bechener Höhe

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The way out of the forest over the hill to Kürten-Bechen is the most beautiful part of the tour.

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3.03 km

At the moment you could cross with one big step, but who knows ...

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5.41 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.92 km

710 m

584 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.88 km

718 m

467 m

261 m

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Tuesday 12 May

13°C

7°C

92 %

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