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Westwallweg (Siegfried Line Trail)

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Simmerath

Westwallweg (Siegfried Line Trail)

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Westwallweg (Siegfried Line Trail)

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Location: Simmerath, Städteregion Aachen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Wooden Bridge to Hexenplatz loop from Simmerath

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2. Primeval Bridge – Old stone bridge on the Kall loop from Simmerath

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3. Auelpfad Trail – Old stone bridge on the Kall loop from Simmerath

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Bernd 🌲🦌🍄🥾

a day ago

The Siegfried Line Trail is a historical themed trail that runs along the remaining sections of the so-called Siegfried Line, also known as the Westwall. It commemorates the former military defense system on the western border of the German Reich and today serves as a platform for an objective examination of history and the culture of remembrance. Along the trail, there are bunkers, tank barriers, and information panels that provide historical context and highlight the current significance of the former fortifications as natural habitats and living spaces.

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Mattia

September 3, 2024

The Westwall Trail takes you along a 50 centimetre wide concrete strip along the former defence system. This was built by Hitler during the Second World War and ran from the Dutch to the Swiss border over a length of 630 kilometres.

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D-Buddi

September 20, 2024

Although it is really tiring to walk here, you should definitely do it.

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Location: Simmerath, Städteregion Aachen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Westwallweg (Siegfried Line Trail)

1. Wooden Bridge to Hexenplatz loop from Simmerath

2. Primeval Bridge – Old stone bridge on the Kall loop from Simmerath

3. Auelpfad Trail – Old stone bridge on the Kall loop from Simmerath

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