Observation Deck at Kiesgrube Dünstekoven Nature Reserve

It is a former gravel pit that was left to its own devices after the gravel removal was completed. Flora and fauna were able to resettle - largely undisturbed by human intervention. The site is now a nature reserve and is looked after by NABU (Nature Conservation Association of Germany): “Disused gravel pits are valuable refuges for many animal and plant species that used to enrich other cultural landscapes, but can hardly be found today. The Kiesgrube Dünstekoven nature reserve is also a real hotspot of biodiversity compared to the structurally poor agricultural areas in the surrounding area,” it says on their website.
In two places, hikers can climb from the path to a specially designed viewing point and thus gain insights into the area that is closed to visitors. This point is the observation pulpit on the east side.

View of the former mining site "Grube Dünstekoven", which will be looked after by NABU after recultivation. The observation post is protected by walls with viewing windows.