レバークーゼンの天然記念物・トップ20

The historic spring was destroyed during construction work in 1957. The water now coming out of the tap is pumped up from a different aquifer. It may no longer be as boron-rich as the earlier spring water, which was used to poison those seeking healing over time. When there's enough, it flows at the push of a button between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Please note that dogs must be kept on a leash as there is an electric fence around the area. Also be careful in the forest as there is a freely accessible railway line with DB express trains.

"The nature reserve "Am Hornpottweg" is located in Dünnwald in the north-east of the city area, directly on the border with the city of Leverkusen. It is an older gravel pit that is embedded in the local mixed forest. After the dry gravel pit was completed in 1976, it was originally planned to fill it with soil. However, after the rise in groundwater caused a water surface to form at the bottom of the pit, a diverse range of vegetation developed there. As a result, the number of birds resting and breeding here increased. In 1980, the local nature conservation authority submitted an application to the Cologne District President for the temporary protection of the gravel pit. In 1982, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (represented by the Cologne District Government) acquired the gravel pit, which laid the foundation for its protection in 1983. Since then, the nature reserve "Am Hornpottweg" has developed into a valuable habitat for animals and plants. In 1993, we cleared the previously heavily trafficked Hornpottweg closed in order to better protect the common toads that are common here on their migration from the spawning waters to their summer quarters. For threatened birds on their migration route, the area is a resting area of national importance. In the forest around the gravel pit, with its sometimes very steep slopes, various paths have been created through use, including a circular path. Over the decades, an exemplary combination of nature conservation and quiet local recreation has developed here." https://www.stadt-koeln.de/artikel/69741/index.html

Above the path along the Wupper there is a path that leads to a spring.

The Lucasweg is a really great path, which meanders along the slope above the Wupper. There are a few places on the Wupper where you can take a break. Busy on sunny weekends though.

A short detour to the rapids in front of the mouth of the Wupper in the Rhine is worthwhile at any time of the year

The Japanese garden is a feast for the senses. In the great outdoors you can feel the elemental power. You can relax in the Japanese garden.

A nice place for a leisurely break