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Mechernich

Decommissioned tanks at Schavener Heide

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Euskirchen
Mechernich

Decommissioned tanks at Schavener Heide

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Decommissioned tanks at Schavener Heide

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

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    March 30, 2021

    Hiking

    The tanks (retired Bw models) are not decoration!
    The Schavener Heide is an active training area for the Bundeswehr and the tanks are used there as targets for target practice. Therefore, you should only walk around there outside of the practice times.
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    March 2, 2025

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    Standing there and waiting for the rust, otherwise a beautiful field with a wide view
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    March 25, 2021

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    The armored vehicle is ready for scrap.
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    Location: Mechernich, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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