Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Discover

Places to see

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Euskirchen

Mechernich

Bleihütte Mechernich Ruins

Discover

Places to see

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Euskirchen

Mechernich

Bleihütte Mechernich Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Bleihütte Mechernich Ruins

Recommended by 70 hikers out of 76

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Save

Location: Mechernich, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Save

See hikes here

Take Me There

Routes here

Best Hikes to Bleihütte Mechernich Ruins

4.6

(165)

857

hikers

1. Pflugberg Summit Cross – View of the Eifel Hills loop from Mechernich

17.6km

04:54

330m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

4.4

(67)

307

hikers

2. Großer Eindicker – Malakow Tower Emil Mine (Mechernich) loop from Mechernich

8.25km

02:16

130m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

4.0

(19)

hikers

3. Großer Eindicker – Malakow Tower Emil Mine (Mechernich) loop from Mechernich

5.44km

01:29

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

Tips

R.Bungartz

February 16, 2025

The lead was melted in the lead smelter. In a complicated process, the desired fine lead was produced from the lead ore extracted and enriched during processing. Source: Information board on site

Translated by Google •

PeterH65 (a.k.a. "Waldorf")

October 26, 2019

The heyday of lead mining in this area was around 1882, when 4,000-5,000 workers worked there. A large rental lodge was built in 1869, its chimney had a height of 134 meters. 1952/53 established the union Mechernicher works derricks near Kallmuth to determine the lead ore deposit. The Prussian mining and smelter AG (Preussag) operated the factory from 1937 to 1958, until the promotion in 1957 was terminated due to the decreasing yield and falling lead prices. At this time, around 1,200 people were still working in the lead plant.

Translated by Google •

Nina 🌳 DerWegIstDasZiel 🥾🌲

April 5, 2020

The whole hiking trail is a highlight, unfortunately only the remains of buildings can be seen here

Translated by Google •

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 400 m

Weather

Today

Saturday 25 October

9°C

4°C

100 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

Location: Mechernich, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Stainless Steel Sculptures in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Malakow Tower Emil Mine

Kakushöhle and Kartstein Cliffs

Bench With View of Eiserfey

Summit Cross on Eulenberg

Winding Forest Paths in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Roman Aqueduct Section at Breitenbenden

Mining Museum Grube Günnersdorf

Eickser Busch Forest

Wild Boar Enclosure in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Spülfeld und Großer Eindicker

View of the Eifel Countryside

Bleihütte Mechernich Ruins

1. Pflugberg Summit Cross – View of the Eifel Hills loop from Mechernich

2. Großer Eindicker – Malakow Tower Emil Mine (Mechernich) loop from Mechernich

3. Großer Eindicker – Malakow Tower Emil Mine (Mechernich) loop from Mechernich

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️