Kiesgrube Dünstekoven
Kiesgrube Dünstekoven is a nature reserve in Swisttal, Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, North Rhine-Westphalia. Kiesgrube Dünstekoven is situated near the hamlet Schillingscapellen, as well as near the locality Kapeller Heide.- Type: Nature reserve
- Description: nature reserve in Germany
- Also known as: “Naturschutzgebiet Kiesgrube Dünstekoven” and “NSG Kiesgrube Dünstekoven”
Places of Interest
Highlights: St. Kunibert and Kriegshoven Castle.
Kriegshoven Castle
Castle
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Heimerzheim and Buschhoven.
Kiesgrube Dünstekoven
- Categories: Naturschutzgebiet, protected area, quarry, recreation area, and historic site
- Location: Swisttal, Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
50.7042° or 50° 42′ 15″ north
Longitude
6.9393° or 6° 56′ 21″ east
Established
1980
Operator
NABU
Open location code
9F28PW3Q+MP
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=quarry
OpenStreetMap feature
leisure=nature_reserve
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From German to Spanish—“Kiesgrube Dünstekoven” goes by many names.
- German: “Kiesgrube Dünstekoven”
- Spanish: “NSG Kiesgrube Duenstekoven”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Dünstekoven and Schillingscapellen.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Sportverein Rot-Weiß Dünstekoven e.V. and Akademie für Verfassungsschutz.
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