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Natural Monuments

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Städteregion Aachen

Gouley spoil heap

Natural Monuments

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Städteregion Aachen

Gouley spoil heap

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Gouley spoil heap

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Wurmtal südlich Herzogenrath, einschließlich Meisbach, Würselen

Location: Würselen, Städteregion Aachen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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July 21, 2022

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A remnant of the Gouley coal mine.
The path goes steeply up and down. The ground is black and overgrown. There are pieces of art next to the heap: white marble eggs.

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December 16, 2025

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The Gouley Mine lies on the German side of the border region around Herzogenrath and Aachen, and is a striking remnant of Germany's mining past. This mine tailings pit was …

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January 18, 2026

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The spoil heap originates from the former limestone quarrying that took place here for decades and shaped the region's economy. The deposited material is a remnant of this industrial use. After operations ceased, the spoil heap was gradually secured and renaturalized. Today, it is part of the local recreation area and an example of the transformation from an industrially dominated site to a landscape integrated into the surrounding countryside.

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Elevation 210 m

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Location: Würselen, Städteregion Aachen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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