Highlight • Natural Monument
Charlemagne's Bed
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Jo
May 10, 2018
Hiking
According to legend, Emperor Charlemagne got lost in the High Fens on a hunting trip from his nearby residence in Aachen and was forced to spend the night on this large quartzite rock.
When he then refused the hat offered to him by his servant with the words "No hat", this is said to have led to the name of the neighboring town.
As I said - this is a legend...
When he then refused the hat offered to him by his servant with the words "No hat", this is said to have led to the name of the neighboring town.
As I said - this is a legend...
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Bernd 🌲🦌🍄🥾
March 8, 2022
Hiking
The information board on site provides information about the origin of the place name Mützenich ("Cap I"), Emperor Karl's bedstead according to legend and the geological perspective and evaluation of the two Vennwacken.
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Bumble-Bee
July 9, 2020
Hiking
Very nice rest area, even for a smaller group there is enough space.
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Elevation 640 m
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