Cologne District
Bergisches LandRheinisch-Bergischer KreisBergisch GladbachFrench Cemetery (Französischer Friedhof)
Cologne District
Bergisches LandRheinisch-Bergischer KreisBergisch GladbachFrench Cemetery (Französischer Friedhof)
Highlight • Historical Site
French Cemetery (Französischer Friedhof)
Hiking
4.7
(344)
Mountain biking
4.6
(196)
Running
4.2
(5)
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Tips
August 1, 2022
Hiking
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November 11, 2022
Hiking
Because of the risk of epidemics from typhus, the dead were buried here in the forest not far from the castle. The remains of 4,000 French are said to lie on this site. Many of them had not succumbed to their wounds but to diseases.
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January 8, 2019
Mountain biking
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Nearby routes
Best routes near French Cemetery (Französischer Friedhof)
4.7
(1162)
4,342
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(204)
795
hikers
15.9km
04:20
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(223)
836
hikers
18.8km
05:03
230m
230m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 190 m
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