Eifel-Blick "Urftstaumauer"

Eifel-Blick "Urftstaumauer"

Schleiden

Viewing platform at the Urft dam. The viewing platform on the Urft dam wall was the site of the barrier keeper's homestead built between 1924 and 1926 until it was destroyed in the Second World War. From here you have a wonderful view of Lake Urft, the former Ordensburg Vogelsang and the Urft dam wall.

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  • From January 1st to December 31st
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    00:00 - 23:59

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Urftstaumauer
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