Lessenich (Mechernich)

Lessenich is a small village at the northern rim of the Eifel hill chain. It belongs to the town of Mechernich in the district of Euskirchen. Lessenich is situated in the centre of the triangle of Mechernich, Euskirchen und Bad Münstereifel. The Roman Eifel Aqueduct to Cologne and the Bundesautobahn 1 both are along the villages area. The three castles Burg Zievel, Burg Veynau and Burg Satzvey are in the villages surroundings.

Key Information

Lessenich
Village of Mechernich
Coat of arms
Location of Lessenich
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Coordinates: 50°36′30″N 6°43′18″E / 50.60833°N 6.72167°E / 50.60833; 6.72167
Country	Germany
State	North Rhine-Westphalia
District	Euskirchen
Town	Mechernich
Highest elevation	260 m (850 ft)
Lowest elevation	230 m (750 ft)
Population  (2020)[1]
• Total	382
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes	53894
Dialling codes	02256
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