It is a former gravel pit that was left to its own devices after the gravel removal was completed. Flora and fauna were able to resettle - largely undisturbed by …

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Anne

May 5, 2021

Hiking

View of the former mining site "Grube Dünstekoven", which will be looked after by NABU after recultivation. The observation post is protected by walls with viewing windows.

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Ralph 👀

August 22, 2020

Cycling

Quite nice, but probably due to the dry summer without any water .....

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2. Iron Man (Kottenforst) – Swistbach Cycle Path loop from Meckenheim

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3. Swistbach Cycle Path – Iron Man (Kottenforst) loop from Roisdorf

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Elevation 150 m

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Thursday 12 March

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Location: Swisttal, Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Swist Cycle Path – Metternich Castle loop from Euskirchen-Stotzheim

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