The Buchholzer Weiher knows an amazing flora. However, it should not be forgotten that it has a high heavy metal burden as a former sales basin in the lead-mining area.

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July 22, 2019

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CAUTION! the edge of the pond is very swampy in places. Especially when the reed grass is still beautiful green, you only notice it when you are already inside.

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

October 26, 2019

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The "Buchholzer Weiher", which lies in the middle of the mountain damage area and also in the military restricted area in Mechernich, is a heavily loaded settling basin. Nevertheless, this …

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