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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Euskirchen
Weilerswist

Horchheim Flood Retention Basin

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Weilerswist

Horchheim Flood Retention Basin

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Horchheim Flood Retention Basin

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    Location: Weilerswist, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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    October 13, 2019

    Hiking

    Great view over the plain. Hausweiler can be seen to the south and Vernich to the north. The dam was built in 1982.

    Edit: As a child I always wondered why the pool had to be so big. Now I've found out why on my own loaf. Crazy pictures when the pool is full.
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    January 21, 2021

    Hiking

    A short distance on the dam is highly recommended!
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    September 23, 2021

    Running

    The HRB Horchheim can hold up to 1.4 million cubic meters of water. It was badly damaged in the 2021 flood and had already overflowed the dam crest. However, it held up and prevented even worse things from happening. Currently one path has been destroyed and the path on the dam is closed. On the Lommersum side, however, you can easily walk on a cross path.
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    Best Hikes to Horchheim Flood Retention Basin

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    1. Erft River – Wooden Bridge over the Erft loop from Weilerswist

    6.99km

    01:46

    20m

    20m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 180 m

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