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Eifel's Giant Hedges - Konzen

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Eifel's Giant Hedges - Konzen

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Eifel's Giant Hedges - Konzen

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

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January 23, 2026

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In the Eifel region, there are still some very high and thick hedges that, in the past as now, provided protection against extreme weather conditions such as snow and storms. Since the Eifel is known for its harsh winters due to its altitude, this was a simple but labor-intensive solution.

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Elevation 600 m

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Saturday 11 July

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

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