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North Rhine-Westphalia

Diepenbenden Reservoir

North Rhine-Westphalia

Diepenbenden Reservoir

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Diepenbenden Reservoir

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Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Renue

June 11, 2020

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The reservoir was built around 1928. The upper basin holds around 77,000 cubic meters of water, most of which is fed from a small tributary of the nearby source of the Wurm. The original purpose of the pond was to supply water to the cloth industry in Burtscheid. Today it is a local recreation area with a restaurant close by.

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paul naefe

April 1, 2022

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A visit to the Diepenbenden reservoir can be easily combined with a bit of art history. Alfred Rethel, the creator of the famous "Rethel frescoes" that adorn the large hall …

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Laurenz

August 7, 2021

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Beautiful reservoir on the outskirts of Aachen

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Between Eupen and Raeren – Scenic Rural Road in the Eifel loop from Aachen Schanz

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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