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North Rhine-Westphalia

Marschiertor, Aachen

North Rhine-Westphalia

Marschiertor, Aachen

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Marschiertor, Aachen

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Mountain biking

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Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Tips

Sebastian Kowalke

February 15, 2018

Hiking

The Marschiertor was part of the outer ring of Aachen's fortifications and withstood sieges and attacks for centuries. When the fortress walls were demolished during the expansion of Aachen, the Marschiertor escaped destruction and was preserved. It was badly damaged in the Second World War, but was later carefully repaired.

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April 24, 2023

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The former border gate to Burtscheid was part of the city wall in the 13th century and was primarily used as the main weapon headquarters. Together with ten other city …

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July 24, 2022

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This is an impressive building

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Elevation 240 m

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Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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