Worringer Bruch

It was named after an adjacent district of Cologne, Worringen, which once was an independent city, which has a thousand years of history (first mentioned in 922).

The Worringer Bruch is geographically 37.5 m above sea level, and is the lowest point of Cologne (the highest is 118.3 m – Monte Troodelöh in Königsforst).

In addition, Worringer Bruch serves as a valuable regional habitat for several endangered plants and animal species.

Playing an essential role in the conservation and protection of nature, rare animals and plant species, it also serves as the "green lungs" of Cologne.

As large parts of Worringer Bruch are difficult for people to access, it is an ideal habitat for many animal and bird species, including: