The Top 20 Attractions around Mechernich

When the dam was built at the beginning of the 20th century, the Urftsee was the largest European reservoir at the time. The reservoir is located entirely in the Eifel … read more

Beautiful footpath, partly over wooden footbridges, in the immediate vicinity of the shore.

The south way around the reservoir is rather uninteresting as well as driveway. But on the north side there is a great way with some jetties and interesting views.

This is a place steeped in history that also feels a little gloomy. But its transformation from the Nazi cadre forge, via a military training area inaccessible for decades, to … read more