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The Donkey of Bechen – St. Laurentius Church, Bechen loop from Bechen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Kürten

The Donkey of Bechen – St. Laurentius Church, Bechen loop from Bechen

Moderate

4.2

(5)

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The Donkey of Bechen – St. Laurentius Church, Bechen loop from Bechen

00:35

5.40km

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: August 7, 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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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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618 m

St. Laurentius Church, Bechen

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The churches can be seen from afar when walking.

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3.00 km

Wooden Bridge Over Stream in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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

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3.15 km

Stream Crossing in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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If you like it, drive over the bars, if you want to clean your tires, just drive through.

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5.02 km

Relief of Saints Anthony and Catherine

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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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5.40 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.91 km

621 m

597 m

165 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.88 km

629 m

467 m

321 m

< 100 m

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The Donkey of Bechen – St. Laurentius Church, Bechen loop from Bechen

Sandstone Wayside Cross with Madonna Statue (1848)

The Donkey of Bechen

St. Laurentius Church, Bechen

Wooden Bridge Over Stream in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Stream Crossing in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Relief of Saints Anthony and Catherine

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