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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.

Small cave with bat passage..

Bats hibernate from early November to the end of March. Please leave the animals alone during these five months. Thank you.

Bats 🦇 are allowed to fly in and out

The site of the former Plombières mine is home to species-rich calcareous grassland meadows, now protected as a nature reserve. The exceptional flora and fauna of this area are due to the heavy metal-rich soils, particularly the presence of zinc in the subsurface. Among the natural meadow relics, visible traces of the former metal industry can still be found: – Walls from former foundry floors – Remains of old smelting furnaces – Stones from former industrial buildings A small stream meandering through the area further enriches the ecological diversity of this special place. The "Gueule" viewpoint, which offers a glimpse into a cave opening, is particularly impressive and worth a visit.

Hardly anything can be seen here.

Why go to Spain, you can also pray here

Today it is best known for its flora (zinc-rich soil) and the underground passage or "cave" where the Geule "disappears" for a moment and which was artificially constructed because too much water from the Geule flowed into the mine tunnels and they were therefore temporarily moved.