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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Bergisch Gladbach

Historic Loess Hollow Way Oberlerbachhof–Kapellenfeld

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Bergisch Gladbach

Historic Loess Hollow Way Oberlerbachhof–Kapellenfeld

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Historic Loess Hollow Way Oberlerbachhof–Kapellenfeld

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Location: Bergisch Gladbach, Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis, Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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JakobusPilger

July 7, 2025

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On hot, sunny days, this hollow path, carved into the soft loess soil by the growth of trees on both sides, is a very welcome, shady respite from the open fields. Following the ascent, the hiker reaches the beautiful, half-timbered St. Rochus Chapel.

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Joh & 🐕

April 9, 2018

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This is an old business and transport way.

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Isi-Sicilia

February 23, 2023

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The origin of the loess hollow path goes back to a historical path connection between the Oberlerbachhof and the chapel field on the ridge. Through erosion and the use of paths, the sunken path has carved its characteristic shape into the loess soil over the centuries.

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Elevation 140 m

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