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Bergisches Land

Wet Meadow in the Gelpe Valley

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Bergisches Land

Wet Meadow in the Gelpe Valley

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Location: Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Gelpetal Hiking Trail – Käshammer Pond loop from Südstadt

12.7km

03:35

260m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Gelpetal Hiking Trail – Gelpe Valley Stream loop from Grifflenberg

7.64km

02:07

140m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Gelpe Valley Stream – Wet Meadow in the Gelpe Valley loop from Grifflenberg

7.59km

02:06

130m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Siggi

August 27, 2023

Water and hydropower have not only shaped the shape of the banks of the streams. Numerous grinding machines and hammers were operated here in the 19th century. The energy required to drive the machines was provided by the dammed water in the streams. The wet meadows were used extensively as hay meadows. Everywhere in the Gelpetal visitors can find indications of the former use. Today, the wet meadows are a valuable, species-rich habitat for plants and animals. Tall perennials such as meadowsweet, purple loosestrife and water daisy provide a colorful summer aspect. In spring, the rich yellow blossoms of the marsh marigold shine in the meadows. Amphibians like e.g. The fire salamander, for example, and numerous birds find their nesting sites here.

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Elevation 240 m

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Location: Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Wet Meadow in the Gelpe Valley

1. Gelpetal Hiking Trail – Käshammer Pond loop from Südstadt

2. Gelpetal Hiking Trail – Gelpe Valley Stream loop from Grifflenberg

3. Gelpe Valley Stream – Wet Meadow in the Gelpe Valley loop from Grifflenberg

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