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Meschenich gravel pits

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    August 20, 2017

    Cycling

    beautiful view of the nature reserve "Kiesgrube Meschenich". There are benches.

    The Meschenich gravel pits are a 26.51 hectare nature reserve on the southern outskirts of the Meschenich district of Cologne. The area has a very diverse vegetation. It is classified as worthy of protection and has been designated as a nature reserve since 1991.
    Source: de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiesgruben_Meschenich


    State Office for Nature, Environment and Consumer Protection
    North Rhine-Westphalia:
    nsg.naturschutzinformationen.nrw.de/nsg/de/fachinfo/gebiet/angebote/K_004
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    June 16, 2015

    Cycling

    Wonderful view over the Baggersee and the gravel pit.
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    October 13, 2019

    Road cycling

    Nice view of the gravel pit.
    There are no paved roads here.
    For dry ground but accessible by road bike.
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