From Wikipedia: The gale (Myrica gale) is a species of plant in the gale family (Myricaceae). It is widespread in North America and northwestern Europe and is the only species of the Myricaceae family in Europe.

The aromatic essential oil was and is a component of herbal liqueurs. In Denmark, especially in Jutland, where the shrub is still fairly common, the twigs of the porsesnaps form the key component of the porsesnaps, which is popular for its mildness. The Danish brewery Thisted Bryghus also brews a Gagel beer called Porse Guld.

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January 20, 2024

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Entering the Gagelstock nature reserve with its heather moors is prohibited! That's why you can only see the gale bush in the photos from a distance.

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1. Stallberger Ponds – Bridge Over the Ummingsbach loop from Troisdorf

21.7km

05:42

180m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Gagelbestand Nature Reserve – Stallberger Ponds loop from Stallberg

8.82km

02:19

80m

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

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3. Stallberger Ponds – Gagelbestand Nature Reserve loop from Albach

9.57km

02:35

120m

130m

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

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Elevation 150 m

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Sunday 25 January

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35 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Location: Lohmar, Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Gagelbestand Nature Reserve

1. Stallberger Ponds – Bridge Over the Ummingsbach loop from Troisdorf

2. Gagelbestand Nature Reserve – Stallberger Ponds loop from Stallberg

3. Stallberger Ponds – Gagelbestand Nature Reserve loop from Albach

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