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The Lourdes Grotto was built in 1903 on the initiative of Father Hesseler, the parish priest of Rohren. It is an expression of the deep piety and trust in God of the people. Even today, the grotto is a destination for pilgrims who implore the Virgin Mary for help in times of need.

Bats hibernate from approximately November to March. During hibernation, their body temperature, heart rate, and respiration rates are drastically reduced to conserve energy. It's important not to disturb hibernating bats, as waking up is energy-consuming and can be life-threatening.

The old tunnel entrance of an iron ore mine is located on the geological mining history educational and hiking trail. A very beautiful and interesting path just behind the old mill wheel on the Reifferscheider Bach.

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It is easy to imagine that bats set up their winter quarters in this old tunnel.

It is quite possible that this old mine tunnel now serves as a winter quarters for bats.

A real "bat cave". The bats, which are nocturnal animals, sleep in the cave during the day and hibernate in winter. The cave is closed so that this protected species cannot be disturbed.

Old tunnel entrance to the iron ore mine on the slope of the Reifferscheider Bach.