Gummersbach Park (Hexenbusch), Gummersbach
This park isn't particularly well signposted or labelled on a map, but it is just behind the Rathaus (Townhall). It has a zipline and a couple of table tennis tables, as well as some benches and a childrens play area. There is also a statue referencing the company Steinmueller. The company used to be a large employer of people in Gummersbach and the surrounding areas. It was operating in Gummersbach for 125 years. The statue says that it was closed as a result of banks and politicians, and sarcastically says "No work, no value - Thank you". Steinmueller used to make some parts of steam engines in Gummersbach. After the company was closed, the Gummersbach government offered the Fachhochschule Koeln a competitve rate for the land for building a new campus in Gummersbach, using the land from the factory. The only remaining building from Steinmueller is "Halle 32", which has been converted into a restaurant. The area is still called "Steinmuellergelande", and now has other businesses running there.
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| This is a statue referencing the history with the company Steinmueller. |
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| This is the view of the rear of the Rathaus (townhall) from the park. |
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| The end of the zip line with the other end near the Rathaus. |
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| View showing the seats and the run of the zipline. |
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| Another photo of the park with the zipline. |
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| A nearby sign, saying "Zum Hexenbusch" (to the witch bush). I'm not sure, but I think this is the name of the park/area. |
Here is the location on Google Maps:
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