Windeck, Administrative municipality in Rhein-Sieg District, Germany.
Description
Windeck is a municipality in the Rhein-Sieg District that stretches across forested countryside with multiple villages and smaller settlements spread throughout. The Sieg River flows through the area, shaping the rural character and natural surroundings.
History
The municipality was formed in 1969 through the merger of three communities and took its name from medieval castle ruins in the area. This union created the administrative structure that exists today.
Culture
The municipal coat of arms displays a red lion with blue crown on silver background and a silver-armored man wielding a battle hammer.
Practical
The location is positioned east of the region and offers good access through major transportation networks, making it easy to reach. This central positioning helps visitors explore nearby attractions without difficulty.
Did you know?
The area is home to a company that manufactures safety equipment for the automotive industry, including first aid kits and warning triangles. This production facility contributes to the local economy and makes the region an industrial hub.
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Burg Windeck
1.8 km
Au station
7 km
Burg Dattenfeld
961 m
Siegfall
1.7 km
Auguste-Viktoria-Stift
4 km
Burg Mauel
2.4 km
St. Laurentius
530 m
Thingplatz Herchen
4.7 km
Hohes Wäldchen
4.2 km
Basaltkrater Blauer Stein
5.7 kmSchloss Windeck
1.8 km
Ringwälle bei Stromberg
5.9 km
Burg Reifershardt
4.3 kmSteinbruch Imhausen
5 km
St. Peter
4.4 kmHindenburgdenkmal
4.3 kmKloster Herchen
4.4 km
Salvatorkirche (Rosbach)
3.2 km
Evangelische Kirche Leuscheid
3.4 kmWiesen bei Dreisel
2.4 km
St. Petrus Canisius
6.7 km
Siegaue in den Gemeinden Windeck, Eitorf und der Stadt Hennef
3.9 km
Gedenkstätte 'Landjuden an der Sieg'
3.2 kmRosbachtal
5.3 km
Evangelische Kirche Herchen
4.5 km
Kapelle Stromberg
5.8 kmJüdischer Friedhof (Ruppichteroth)
7.2 kmHerchener Hof
4.7 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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