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The Moulin du Broukay is a former flint mill on the Geer River near Eben-Emael, built in the 1950s as an industrial flint-grinding mill. It primarily served the Meuse Valley foundations but later fell into disrepair. Today, it is a renovated cultural and recreational center with a café-restaurant, meeting and function rooms, and a starting point for hiking trails in the Montagne Saint-Pierre. The area is part of the "Archéo et Géo Espaces - Moulin du Broukay," which showcases the geology, archaeology, and industrial history of the Jeker/Geer Valley.

Very challenging and very steep. Be careful here. There is a rope, best to use it.

There are old flint quarries in this area: the “Carrières de silex du Thier des Vignes”.

It's a small but valuable reserve consisting of calcareous grasslands, scrub, and former quarry and slope areas. Thanks to the calcareous soil, rare plants such as orchids and thyme thrive here, and butterflies and insects abound. It's a quiet, sunny spot where nature has slowly reclaimed the old quarry slopes.

Very nice location. Something major seems to have happened here over the weekend (late August 25th), and the following Monday there was a big cleanup.

Block 01 is one of the observation and gun emplacements of the iconic Fort Eben-Emael. From this vantage point, you have an impressive view of the Albert Canal and the surrounding area. It's not only a strategic historical point but also a stunning panoramic viewpoint for hikers and photographers. Ideal for a short break during your tour of the area. Tip: Visit on a clear day – you can see for miles!

A mysterious flint cave on the edge of the Albert Canal, near the locks at Klein Ternaaien. You reach the entrance via a steep path through the woods. The caves are dark, cool, and full of atmosphere—perfect for those who love hidden natural spaces. Bring a flashlight and good walking shoes!

This remarkable structure is the life's work of one man, Robert Garcet. In 1953, the first walls rose from the ground, and ten years later, the building was completed. Beneath the more than twenty-meter-high flint tower, there used to be a network of tunnels. Geological discoveries point to an ancient people who, according to Garcet, lived here 70 million years ago. The tower has seven stories. Its symbols are often taken from the Book of Revelation. The brightly colored statues, reliefs, and texts reveal Garcet's view of human history. On the roof terrace, four winged animals stand in the corners: the bull, the lion, the eagle, and man as a kind of sphinx. A flint museum has been established in the tower's basement, the Geospadium. During a fun, interactive presentation, you can learn all about the origins of this unique type of stone.