Merheimer Heide, Park and architectural heritage monument in Cologne, Germany
Merheimer Heide extends across the districts of Buchheim, Holweide, Merheim, and Höhenberg, featuring oak trees, beech trees, ash trees, and poplars throughout its grounds.
The city council decided in December 1927 to transform the former Prussian military training grounds into a landscape park under the direction of garden technician Theodor Nußbaum.
The park functions as a recreational space with designated areas for football fields, tennis courts, and equestrian facilities, reflecting the local sporting traditions.
Located at 49 meters elevation, the park remains accessible via public transportation from all directions and includes specific zones for dog walking with leash requirements.
The northern section contains meadows with cross-country riding trails, while the southern part features wildflower beds planted in 2020 to support insect diversity.
Location: Buchheim
Location: Holweide
Location: Merheim
Location: Höhenberg
Elevation above the sea: 49 m
GPS coordinates: 50.94760,7.03082
Latest update: May 8, 2025 06:05
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