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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

Grindel Barrier and Waterfall

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Städteregion Aachen

Monschau

Grindel Barrier and Waterfall

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Grindel Barrier and Waterfall

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Location: Monschau, Städteregion Aachen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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June 8, 2024

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In the 17th century, barriers (grindels) with chains, barriers and guard rooms were erected in front of the city fortifications on all access roads to Monschau in order to better control people and goods coming into the city.

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Elevation 470 m

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Tuesday 12 May

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97 %

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