Cologne District

Motte Drove

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Kreis Düren

Kreuzau

Motte Drove

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Motte Drove

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4.8

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Cycling

4.4

(55)

Gravel riding

5.0

(1)

Running

5.0

(1)

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Location: Kreuzau, Kreis Düren, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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February 13, 2021

Cycling

The first known landlord of Drove was Reinhard von Drove, mentioned in 1239. The old castle, a moth, was in the immediate vicinity, southeast of the church. Today only a hill surrounded by ditches can be seen.

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May 14, 2023

Hiking

Very nice village with many old houses.

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4.8

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#1.

Drover Heath Nature Reserve – Drove Castle loop from Drove

5.03km

01:18

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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#2.

View of Boich – Motte Drove loop from Drover Heide

5.50km

01:28

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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#3.

Motte Drove – St. Martin Church Drove loop from Drover Heide

3.34km

00:53

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 240 m

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Tuesday 6 October

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49 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Location: Kreuzau, Kreis Düren, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Motte Drove

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Drover Heath Nature Reserve – Drove Castle loop from Drove

#2.

View of Boich – Motte Drove loop from Drover Heide

#3.

Motte Drove – St. Martin Church Drove loop from Drover Heide

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