Myths and legends related to geological phenomena or stunning landscapes are common in the cross-border Ardennes Massif. They represent an important intangible geo-cultural heritage. Those legends add an extra dimension to the holistic experience of geoheritage in the western part of the Variscan Rhenish massif, which is also world famous for its International Union of Geological Sciences–acknowledged stratigraphical reference sections of the Palaeozoic era. Of particular interest are the many legends devoted to the devil, aiming to explain occurrences of “unusual” forms, sizes or numbers of rocks, boulders or particular rock formations in the landscape. The Ardennes is also known for its legends about emblematic historical characters, such as Emperor Charlemagne and Saint Remacle, commonly used to elucidate the strange or suspect occurrences of the above geological items. The medieval legends of the Four Sons of Aymon and that of their magical bay horse Bayard are strongly rooted in the Ardennes tradition and the local geology: many outstanding rock formations or geomorphological features have been named after these characters. Moreover, both gave their name to official geological formations. Other legends, such as the one dealing with the Giant’s Tomb or those related to the activities of dwarf-like creatures, fairies and witches, rather represent folktales involving direct or indirect links with geological curiosities (particular rock formations, caves, springs, etc.). A real cross-border network of geotouristic legend roads could certainly enhance public awareness and stimulate decision-makers to valorize the great potential of this less-known intangible geological-cultural heritage.

与地质现象或令人惊叹的景观有关的神话传说在跨境阿登地块中很常见。它们代表了重要的非物质地理文化遗产。这些传说为瓦里斯坎Rhenish地块西部的整体地质遗迹增添了新的面貌，该地块也因其国际地质科学联合会而闻名，这是公认的古生代地层参考剖面。特别令人感兴趣的是有关魔鬼的许多传说，旨在解释景观中岩石，巨石或特定岩层的“异常”形式，大小或数量的出现。阿登（Ardennes）还因其关于象征性历史人物的传说而闻名，例如查理曼大帝（Emperor Charlemagne）和圣雷玛克（Saint Remacle）通常用于阐明上述地质项目的奇怪或可疑的发生。中世纪的艾蒙四子传说和神奇的海湾马贝亚德传说，都深深植根于阿登的传统和当地的地质：许多杰出的岩层或地貌特征都以这些人物命名。而且，两者都以官方的地质构造而得名。其他传说，例如与巨人墓有关的传说或与矮人生物，仙女和女巫的活动有关的传说，更代表了民间传说，这些传说与地质好奇心（特别是岩层，洞穴，泉水等）具有直接或间接的联系。 ）。