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Hardt

Nature's Retreat in Central Bergisch Gladbach

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The Hardt nature reserve is a verdant sanctuary enveloping the state forest amidst various districts of Bergisch Gladbach. Its historical roots date back to 310 BC, with the Sugambri tribe settling at Erdenburg. The Cadet Pond in Milchborntal serves as a reminder of its past as a swimming lake for cadets from Bensberg Castle.

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The Sugambri, a West Germanic tribe, settled here as early as 310 BC.

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Founded: 2008

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You're standing in the heart of Hardt nature reserve, a captivating natural space in Bergisch Gladbach. The state forest around you is the core of this area, connecting the districts of Heidkamp, Sand, Herkenrath, Moitzfeld, Bensberg, and Lückerath. Looking back in time, the Sugambri tribe, a West Germanic people, settled over 2300 years ago at nearby Erdenburg. To your southwest lies Milchborntal, where you'll find the Cadet Pond, once a swimming lake for the cadets of Bensberg Castle. Each corner of this landscape tells its own unique story.