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Haus Empel Ruins

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Haus Empel Ruins

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    Location: Rees, Kreis Kleve, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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    April 19, 2025

    Cycling

    Unfortunately, it's privately owned and quite hidden. But it's a very interesting ruin.
    "Haus Empel" was first documented in 1240 as the property of the knight Bernard von Rees.
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    May 12, 2019

    Cycling

    Recently, the site is closed off by a barrier.
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    March 9, 2019

    Hiking

    The ruin is privately owned and unfortunately not open to the public 😣
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    1. Mühle Rosau Tower Ruin – Wächterturm Rees loop from Rees

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Location: Rees, Kreis Kleve, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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