is a spring basin in the forest near Drove (Kreuzau) below the slope of the Drover Heide in the North Rhine-Westphalian district of Düren.
The name “holy” is derived from “hill”, “Pütz” is the name for a spring.
The source drains into the Thumbach, also called Heiligenbach. The spring basin together with the Drover-Berg-Tunnel is a nationally important soil monument of the municipality of Kreuzau-Drove. The Romans took hold of the spring and raised the edge, which is still clearly visible today. From here the water was led through the tunnel to a Roman villa rustica near Soller.

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August 14, 2024

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inconspicuous and yet essential

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August 24, 2025

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The term "Helje Pötz" used for this highlight is quite correct, as it can also be found on the information board on site. However, these words may require some (virtual) visitors who don't speak the Rhenish dialect to explain them, and even the translation program is unlikely to be of any help in this regard. "Helje" means "holy (saints)," and a "Pötz" (the High German equivalent "Pütz" is also likely largely unknown—at least among the younger generation) is the name for a water source in the form of a well or spring.

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2. Helje Pötz Spring – Drover Heath loop from Boich

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3. Drover Heath – Drover Heath Viewpoint loop from Thum

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Elevation 190 m

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Location: Kreuzau, Kreis Düren, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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