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The Rheydter Höhe was created in 1945 from rubble left behind by the bombing of the cities of Mönchengladbach and Rheydt. The bombing destroyed 65 percent of the two urban areas. In the 1950s, large amounts of household waste were dumped on the rubble mountain. To enable plants and trees to grow, a layer of humus around one to two meters high was added to the household waste. In the 1990s, this resulted in poisonous gas emissions coming out of the rubble, which are no longer noticeable today. However, about 30 meters from the plateau, the viewing platform, you can see isolated pieces of plastic bags on the serpentine walls that were washed away by rain over time. At the northern foot of the rubble mountain there is a water playground, a pond and the Rheydter city forest with barbecue areas, mini golf, a café and opportunities for other activities. From WIKIPEDIA

The Rheydter Höhe, colloquially also known as Monteklamott or something similar, originally consists of rubble from the cities of Mönchengladbach and Rheydt, which were destroyed in the Second World War: almost two thirds of the city area had to be demolished and ended up in the highest rubble mountain in Germany. Later, household waste was deposited on the mountain and finally a layer of humus and plants were added. More information: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rheydter_H%C3%B6he

Landwehrs are natural earthen obstacles that were built in various forms. Until the 17th century, they marked out territories and protected the population from enemy attacks. Today, there are still sections of landwehrs that once ran through almost the entire city area of Mönchengladbach.

Possibility of crossing the motorway

Invites you to take a little break 😉

Nice change for in between

Over time, this pile of rubbish has become a lovely hiking destination. The lake and the playground at the foot of the mountain complete the picture. The only rubbish left is the waste of a few two-legged pigs.

It's also fun for children. With playground, lake and play hide and seek.