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Rhein-Kreis NeussDormagenZons City Wall and Watchtowers
DiscoverPlaces to seeCastlesGermanyNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Düsseldorf District
Rhein-Kreis NeussDormagenZons City Wall and Watchtowers
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Zons City Wall and Watchtowers
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PeterH65 (a.k.a. "Waldorf")
October 27, 2021
Hiking
"The town of Zons, formerly known as Feste Zons, has an almost completely preserved city wall. The construction of the city wall and the Friedestrom Castle in its southeast corner took place in the second half of the 14th century, after the Archbishop of Cologne, Friedrich III Rheinzoll had moved from Neuss to Zons. "
burgenwelt.org/deutschland/zons/object.php
burgenwelt.org/deutschland/zons/object.php
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Stephan N
September 18, 2024
Hiking
The city fortifications of the former Electorate of Cologne customs fortress of Zons, planned by Archbishop Friedrich von Saarwerden between 1373 and 1408, are almost completely preserved with the surrounding …
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Best routes near Zons City Wall and Watchtowers
10.2km
02:35
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 100 m
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