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Quarries have been a major industry in this region for almost a century. In recent decades, further expansion projects have been planned here in Moha. These have repeatedly met with resistance from residents of neighboring Vinalmont, where the rural hamlets of Wanzoul and Roua are threatened by an expansion of the quarry's current infrastructure. During a public inquiry organized by the local government in 1997, the number of written protests (nearly 1,500) exceeded the total number of residents of Vinalmont (over 1,070). Source: Wikipedia

A beautiful area of (only) 34.5 hectares, characterized by reed beds, cattail ponds, and pools fringed by shrubs or with open banks... These diverse habitats offer countless bird species places to forage, nest, hibernate, or rest during their migration. No fewer than 212 species have already been observed! (Source: www.natagora.be)

Moha's old career

watch out for tall grass

View of the deep quarry Carrière du Boltry with a light blue lake. The water at the bottom of the quarry is a kind of bright turquoise blue. You can't miss it. The color has everything to do with the type of stone that is mined there: limestone.

There is not much to see here. The quarry is also not accessible. Follow the path up to the viewpoint over the quarry with benches (also for picnic), information boards and more beautiful things.

The Moha quarry, operated since 1860 by Carmeuse, is famous for its marine limestone formed 350 million years ago. Used in construction and the manufacture of lime, this stone is found in the local architectural heritage. The quarry offers the “Promenade de la Pierre”, an educational walk with informative panels on the history and uses of limestone. Next to the quarry there is a turquoise lake.

Beautiful area including a wonderful walking/cycling path along the Geer (Jeker)