Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Cologne District
Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Bergheim
Aachener Tor
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Cologne District
Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Bergheim
Aachener Tor
Aachener Tor
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 92 out of 98 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Rheinland
Tips
The Aachen Gate was built at the beginning of the 14th century in connection with Bergheim's becoming a town and its fortifications. It protected the long-distance trade route between Cologne and Aachen.
With its central, two-storey rectangular building and three-quarter round towers on the outside corners, the Aachen Gate is one of the mightiest city gates in the Rhineland.translated by
•September 4, 2017
The Aachener Tor is maintained by a heritage association and is open to the public on days of the open monument, so that the inner life can also be examined
translated by•November 16, 2019
Aachen Gate, part of the medieval fortifications, the landmark of the city of Bergheim
translated by•July 19, 2022
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