Gangelt

Gangelt is a non-urban municipality in Heinsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia. The area contains farmland, meadows, and scattered residential zones that reflect the typical rural landscape of the region.

The village has medieval roots in the Lower Rhine region and developed over centuries as an agricultural area. It remains part of Heinsberg district's administrative structure in contemporary times.

The village name reflects old regional roots connected to its location near water. The settlement maintains a rural character where houses, farmland, and open spaces blend naturally throughout the community.

The village sits in flat, easily accessible countryside in western Germany near the Dutch border. Visitors should expect to use personal transport, as public connections are limited in this rural area.

The municipality sits in a border region historically shaped by close ties to the Netherlands. This relationship remains visible in architecture and daily culture that reflects Dutch influences.

Location: Heinsberg

Elevation above the sea: 60 m

Shares border with: Heinsberg, Geilenkirchen

Website: https://gangelt.de

GPS coordinates: 50.98306,6.00000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:27