The Eschweiler Tal and the Kalkkuppen became a nature reserve in 1969. These limestone semi-arid grasslands, which were created as early as the Middle Ages by clearing and extensive sheep grazing, have locally large occurrences of rare or endangered orchid species, including bee orchid, fly orchid, man's orchid, purple orchid and burnt orchid. Source: eifel-natur-reisen.de/de/naturraum/nationalpark-region/nreservate/eschweiler-tal-und-kalkkuppen

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February 6, 2022

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Even in winter you can see the uniqueness of the area from the sparse vegetation. In spring/summer there are certainly many orchids blooming here.

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Best Hikes to Eschweiler Valley and Limestone Hills Nature Reserve

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1. Werther Gate (Bad Münstereifel) – Wallgasse / Town Wall loop from Bad Münstereifel

18.6km

05:09

320m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Bench on Wachendorfer Berg – View of the Church loop from Bad Münstereifel-Iversheim

7.94km

02:10

120m

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

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3. Schlangenberg Shelter – View of the Church loop from Kalkar

9.32km

02:33

140m

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

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Elevation 330 m

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Location: Bad Münstereifel, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Eschweiler Valley and Limestone Hills Nature Reserve

1. Werther Gate (Bad Münstereifel) – Wallgasse / Town Wall loop from Bad Münstereifel

2. Bench on Wachendorfer Berg – View of the Church loop from Bad Münstereifel-Iversheim

3. Schlangenberg Shelter – View of the Church loop from Kalkar

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