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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Bergisches Land

Oberbergischer Kreis

Heckberg

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Bergisches Land

Oberbergischer Kreis

Heckberg

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Heckberg

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Location: Engelskirchen, Oberbergischer Kreis, Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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November 30, 2019

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The Heckberg at Heckhaus is with 383.4 m, the highest elevation of the Heckberger forest (rear) in Bergisches Land. On its eastern flank, the Heckbach rises as a small Loopebach tributary.

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November 27, 2025

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In the Bergisches Land region of the Rhineland, remnants of the Cold War can still be found in some places. One of these is the former Bundeswehr listening post "Heckberg." The site is located in Much, on the municipal border with Engelskirchen, nestled on a hilltop amidst extensive woodlands. Heckberg is 383 meters high and offers panoramic views of the Siebengebirge hills and the Cologne Lowland. Silver and lead were mined here as early as the 13th century. Old spoil heaps can still be seen at the Silberkaule mine.

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Elevation 320 m

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Location: Engelskirchen, Oberbergischer Kreis, Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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