Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Cologne District
Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Bergheim
Glessen Water Tower
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Cologne District
Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Bergheim
Glessen Water Tower
Cycling Highlight
Recommended by 80 out of 81 cyclists
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Rheinland
Location: Bergheim, Rhein-Erft-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
The octagonal, 22 meter high water tower stands on a panoramic hill near Glessen. It was completed in 1934/35 to supply drinking water and has been a landmark that can be seen from afar ever since. It stored up to 255 cubic meters of water.
September 30, 2020
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