Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see
Natural Monuments
France
Great East
Forbach-Bolchen
Berweiler

Beruser Limestone Quarry Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beruser Limestone Quarry Nature Reserve

Hiking

4.6

(103)

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Westlich Berus

Save

Share

  • More

  • Location: Berweiler, Forbach-Bolchen, Great East, France

    Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Tips

    September 2, 2021

    Hiking

    “Beruser Limestone Quarry” nature reserve

    The site of the former Röchling limestone quarry, which was operated until the post-war period, was officially designated as a nature reserve “Beruser Kalksteinbruch” by …
    Translated by

    August 22, 2021

    Hiking

    Supplying the Völklingen Ironworks from limestone quarries in Lorraine became uneconomical due to rising transport costs. Therefore, this limestone quarry was acquired in 1912, expanded to 50 hectares and equipped with a transport cable car.
    The limestone mining was stopped in 1950 and the lime kiln was operated until 1961.
    In 1983 the area was declared a nature reserve.
    Translated by

    September 2, 2021

    Hiking

    Old Röchling limestone quarry

    As the ironworks industry on the Saar became increasingly stronger at the beginning of the last century, the need for lime also increased. The lime supply …
    Translated by
    guide_signup

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

    Sign up for free

    Nearby routes

    Best routes near Beruser Limestone Quarry Nature Reserve

    placeholder

    4.7

    (178)

    540

    hikers

    #1.

    View of Lorraine – St. Oranna Pilgrimage Chapel loop from Berus

    7.90km

    02:13

    150m

    150m

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

    Navigate with device

    Send to Phone

    Moderate
    placeholder

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

    Easy
    placeholder

    4.6

    (107)

    468

    hikers

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

    Moderate

    Details

    Informations

    Elevation 350 m

    Weather

    Powered by Foreca

    Friday 22 May

    28°C

    11°C

    0 %

    Additional weather tips

    Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

    Most visited during

    January

    February

    March

    April

    May

    June

    July

    August

    September

    October

    November

    December

    Location: Berweiler, Forbach-Bolchen, Great East, France

    Other Popular Places to Check Out

    Beruser Kalksteinbruch Nature Reserve

    Explore
    RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
    Download the app
    Follow Us on Socials

    © komoot GmbH

    Privacy Policy