--- title: "Die Geschichte vom Känzler" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/die-geschichte-vom-kaenzler" description: "Experience point on the Lügder Mythenweg Once upon a time there was a bailiff from Lügden, also known as the \"Känzler\". Some days he couldn't help himself and had to play a trick on the farmers. Sometimes he spooked the horses so that they raced away. Other times he would grab the spokes of the wagon wheels and hold the vehicle in place. The Lügden farmers were furious. \"We don't want your pranks,\" they shouted and chased the Känzler out of the village. Out of fear, he hid underneath the Herlingsburg castle. When he died, his spirit was still not at rest. He was always up to mischief right here in the area of the large spring pond. When a farmer with his horse and cart passed this spot, it could happen that his horses would bolt. The farmer would then grab an axe and hit the front of the drawbar with it, believing it to be the head of the dancer. \"Ha, now I've got you, you old scoundrel,\" he shouted triumphantly. But no one succeeded in putting a stop to the Känzler. That's why the peasants eventually gave this place a wide berth. But if you don't know the story and ride here, your horse may still be spooked today. And the old people then say: \"See, it was the Känzler again.\"" language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/186991/9a0e2d26a74ac1a9971185db3e58c612e29ecbfac4990ed62f33eb6b599f7099/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Die Geschichte vom Känzler ========================== - Monument - Tourist attractions – various - Information point Holzbank auf dem Mythenweg Herlingsburg in einem Wald, mit einer Infotafel zu lokalen Sagen. Offenes Buch mit dem Titel "Die Geschichte vom Känzler" auf einer antiken Schrift. Links ist eine Waldszene zu sehen. Experience point on the Lügder Mythenweg Once upon a time there was a bailiff from Lügden, also known as the "Känzler". Some days he couldn't help himself and had to play a trick on the farmers. Sometimes he spooked the horses so that they raced away. Other times he would grab the spokes of the wagon wheels and hold the vehicle in place. The Lügden farmers were furious. "We don't want your pranks," they shouted and chased the Känzler out of the village. Out of fear, he hid underneath the Herlingsburg castle. When he died, his spirit was still not at rest. He was always up to mischief right here in the area of the large spring pond. When a farmer with his horse and cart passed this spot, it could happen that his horses would bolt. The farmer would then grab an axe and hit the front of the drawbar with it, believing it to be the head of the dancer. "Ha, now I've got you, you old scoundrel," he shouted triumphantly. But no one succeeded in putting a stop to the Känzler. That's why the peasants eventually gave this place a wide berth. But if you don't know the story and ride here, your horse may still be spooked today. And the old people then say: "See, it was the Känzler again." Read more Good to know ------------ General information - Parking Available Eligibility - for Groups - for Class - for families - for individual guests - Pet allowed - for Children of the age of 6-10 - for Children of the age of 10 upwards Payment methods Entrance Free Hygiene and infection safety measures Visitors are requested to observe the applicable distancing and hygiene rules. Read more Directions & Parking facilities Starting from Lügder Kernstadt on Eschenbrucher Straße, you will reach the "Hermannstal" hiking parking lot after approx. 5 minutes. From here it is only a few minutes to the bench ridge. Further information on how to get there can be found on the Lügde town website. Read more More information Further information about the history of the Alter Känzler can be found on the website of the town of Lügde. Read more Contact person Tourist-Information LügdeAm Markt 1 32676 Lügde License (master data) Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Gastronomy - Food & Beverage - café - beer garden/ outdoor dining - restaurant - Accomodations - Holiday apartment - Holiday home - Hotel - Place of interest - Historic site - forest - Information point - Tours 81.61 km - Themed trail 5.55 km - Themed trail 37.70 km - Regional bike tour Contact **Tourist-Information Lügde** Am Markt 1 32676 Lügde