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Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Erftstadt

Filled-in Old Erft Riverbed

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Erftstadt

Filled-in Old Erft Riverbed

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Filled-in Old Erft Riverbed

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Location: Erftstadt, Rhein-Erft-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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January 1, 2026

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Until recently, the Erft River flowed here; now it flows in its renaturalized riverbed, and the former riverbed is partially filled in with earth, at least in this section. This is certainly something special for the people who live here and only know the old, canalized riverbed.

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April 3, 2026

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Elevation 90 m

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Friday 19 June

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