Kreuz im Venn

Monschau

As the only conglomerate rock in the Monschauer Land, the immense, 80 metre-long Richelsley Rock lies on the edge of the High Fens. It was topped with a cross in 1890 to honour Prior Stephan Horrichem, the “Apostle of the High Fens”.

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Kreuz im Venn, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, AR - shapefruit AG

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Wanderer beim Kreuz am Venn, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, AR - shapefruit AG

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At a glance

Opening hours

From January 1st to December 31st
Monday
00:00 - 23:59

Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59

Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59

Thursday
00:00 - 23:59

Friday
00:00 - 23:59

Saturday
00:00 - 23:59

Sunday
00:00 - 23:59

Place

Monschau

Contact

Monschau-Touristik GmbH
Stadtstraße 16
52156 Monschau
Phone: (0049) 2472 80480
Fax: (0049) 2472 4534

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