Cologne-Weidenpesch Racecourse, Horse racing venue in Weidenpesch, Germany
The racecourse features an oval-shaped turf track suitable for both flat races and harness racing, with a capacity for 20,000 spectators.
Established in 1906, the Cologne-Weidenpesch Racecourse emerged from the initiative of Mayor Wilhelm von Becker to enhance tourism through equestrian sports.
The venue hosts the Prix de Europe, Germany's largest international race, and the Oppenheim Union Race, the country's oldest equestrian competition.
The German Jockey School, established in 2003, operates on the premises as the only institution in Germany dedicated to training professional horse riders.
In September 1969, the racecourse organized a special camel race featuring animals from King Hassan II of Morocco, attracting 18,000 spectators.
Location: Weidenpesch
GPS coordinates: 50.97630,6.95469
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:43
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