Erftstadt

Erftstadt lies along the Erft River, where the level Cologne Bay gives way to the wooded slopes of the Ville. This dispersed municipality west of Cologne brings together several distinct districts, including the historic centres of Lechenich and Liblar, rather than a single compact urban core. Lakes and woodland in the Ville reflect a landscape reshaped by former lignite extraction and now used for walking, cycling and local recreation. Schloss Gracht, a moated castle in Liblar, is among the area's established historic landmarks. Erftstadt was created in 1969 through the merger of 14 municipalities, a history still evident in its separate neighbourhood identities. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Erftstadt and the Rhineland.

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