Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Cologne District
Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Frechen
Water Tower in Grube Carl
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Cologne District
Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Frechen
Water Tower in Grube Carl
Water Tower in Grube Carl
Cycling Highlight
Recommended by 21 cyclists
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Rheinland
Location: Frechen, Rhein-Erft-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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The striking brick building with its steel water tank was built in 1906 (on the site of the former Grube Carl mine and briquette factory) as a drinking water reservoir and put into operation in 1909. Today it is privately owned and used as an exceptional living space.
"Water Tower in Pit Carl". In: KuLaDig, Culture.Landscape.Digital. URL: kuladig.de/Object View/O-58841-20130102-7translated by
•December 29, 2022
The city's old water reservoir... meanwhile converted to living space... There's also a top view of the Cologne Bay
translated by•February 2, 2023
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