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.

Lessenich
Village of Mechernich
Coat of arms
Location of Lessenich
Lessenich
Lessenich
Coordinates: 50°36′30″N 6°43′18″E
CountryGermany
StateNorth Rhine-Westphalia
DistrictEuskirchen
TownMechernich
Highest elevation
260 m (850 ft)
Lowest elevation
230 m (750 ft)
Population
 (2018-12-31)
  Total389
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
53894
Dialling codes02256
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