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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Euskirchen

Mechernich

Glehn Species Protection Tower

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Euskirchen

Mechernich

Glehn Species Protection Tower

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Glehn Species Protection Tower

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Location: Mechernich, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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JakobusPilger

February 23, 2026

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A species conservation foundation based in Bielefeld took on the building, which formerly served as an electricity supply, and converted it into a sanctuary for birds.

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Martina 🥾🥾

May 11, 2024

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Great idea to convert a tower into a home for bats etc.👍👍👍

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October 6, 2024

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Not only useful, but also pretty to look at!

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Half-timbered houses in Hostel – View of Glehn and surroundings loop from Bleibachtal bei Roggendorf und Strempter Heide

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Village Green Glehn – Bench by the Dützgraben Stream loop from Rotbach- und Bruchbachtal

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 320 m

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Wednesday 19 August

22°C

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51 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Location: Mechernich, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Glehn Species Protection Tower

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Half-timbered houses in Hostel – View of Glehn and surroundings loop from Bleibachtal bei Roggendorf und Strempter Heide

#2.

Village Green Glehn – Bench by the Dützgraben Stream loop from Rotbach- und Bruchbachtal

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