The former state castle Lechenich of the archbishops and electors of Cologne is today surrounded by parks in a semicircle in the north-east corner of the old town of Lechenich. Built at the beginning of the 14th century in fire bricks and protected by ditches, the moated castle has also been referred to as a castle since the 16th century. The Landesburg was one of the mightiest Rhenish castle complexes. The Landesburg had a predecessor in the southwest of the city, which was destroyed in 1301.

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TrekkingBerserker

July 24, 2023

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From the castle park you have a very good view of the ruins.
But it's better to just look at the ruins, the castle park is more of a rubbish dump...

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Frank 🚲 👈

July 31, 2022

Cycling

Unfortunately quite overgrown, you can hardly catch a glimpse.

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Bonner Gate, Lechenich – Lechenich Moated Castle loop from Lechenich

8.36km

02:07

10m

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Konradsheim Moated Castle – Lechenich Moated Castle loop from Dirmerzheim

6.77km

01:42

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Bonn Gate – Lechenich Moated Castle loop from Lechenich

4.37km

01:06

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 150 m

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Wednesday 25 March

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Lechenich Moated Castle

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Bonner Gate, Lechenich – Lechenich Moated Castle loop from Lechenich

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Konradsheim Moated Castle – Lechenich Moated Castle loop from Dirmerzheim

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Bonn Gate – Lechenich Moated Castle loop from Lechenich

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