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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Swisttal

Quarzsee Witterschlick – Bench with a distant view loop from Waldville

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Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Swisttal

Quarzsee Witterschlick – Bench with a distant view loop from Waldville

Easy

4.2

(75)

271

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Quarzsee Witterschlick – Bench with a distant view loop from Waldville

01:57

7.71km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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61 m

War Memorial in Naturpark Rheinland

Highlight • Monument

Such cenotaphs or war memorials are still very important today as a memorial to the many dead. "Now you, O Lord, let your servant depart in peace, as you said..." says the so-called "Song of Simeon" (Gospel of Luke chapter 2, verse 29). However, the people who are remembered here did not die in peace, but rather became victims of war and tyranny.
Many of the places you encounter along the way are a testament to the horror of war and tyranny - which is still relevant and important today. They all have, and this is new for this generation, two essential functions:
-1- Commemorate and remember the victims
-2- Call for the preservation of peace

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614 m

Playground at the Edge of the Forest

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Small, nice playground located on the edge of the forest
Highly recommended for families with children (including small children).

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1.40 km

View of the Turquoise Lake in Naturpark Rheinland

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1.50 km

View of the Turquoise Lake at Quarzwerke Witterschlick

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Really nice, it's worth a look in sunny weather

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1.79 km

Quarzsee Witterschlick

Highlight • Lake

The lake looks so wonderfully turquoise and clear that you want to jump straight into it. Nicola Lindemann-Berk can only warn against this. In the water, which is up to 40 meters deep, there are very cold underwater currents, which pose a risk of accidents, says the qualified engineer. However, the 23 hectare lake has its drinking water quality, although it is an active open pit. In 1969, 50 years ago, the quarrying of high-purity white quartz gravel and quartz sand began on Schmalen Allee in Witterschlick. At that time, Quartzwerke Witterschlick was founded with a 50 percent holding by Servais-Werke. In 1973 and 1976, the Servais works acquired the remaining shares.

Source and read more!: ga.de/region/voreifel-und-vorgebirge/alfter/quarzwerke-witterschlick-feiern-50-jaehriges-jubilaeum_aid-46090499

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