Wassermannsee
Gravel pit lake in Cologne's Vogelsang district, formed from a 1920s quarry; a restricted fishing spot and part of the Vogelsanger Triotop.
In the Cologne district of Vogelsang lies the Wassermannsee (also written Wassermann-See), a lake that formed from a former gravel pit.
At a Glance
- Type
- former gravel pit / excavation lake
- Location
- Vogelsang district, Ehrenfeld borough
- Size
- almost 300 metres long, just under 100 metres wide
- Origin
- 1920s
- Use
- fishing
- Access
- largely restricted, with some very steep embankments
- Notable feature
- part of the Vogelsanger Triotop
The Wassermannsee is a former gravel pit whose gravel was deposited by an ancient arm of the Rhine – meaning the river once flowed right through this area before shifting its course.
History
The lake takes its name from the Wassermann company, which quarried gravel here. The material had been deposited millions of years ago by a former branch of the Rhine. After quarrying ceased, the site was left to its own devices and gradually became overgrown over the decades.
Nature and Shoreline
Tall herbaceous plants and reed beds help stabilise the banks. The lake and its embankments remain largely fenced off; fishing is permitted along the water's edge.
Vogelsanger Triotop
The lake forms one part of the three-part Vogelsanger Triotop. This includes a nature reserve encompassing the lake and the near-natural meadow landscape of Wassermannpark, a commercial park, and a natural area featuring a traditional orchard meadow.
Timeline
- 1920erGravel extraction by Wassermann company begins
Map
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Address
Vogelsang
50829 Köln
Hours
So: 00:00–24:00
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