エシュヴァイラーの天然記念物・トップ20

At least today the water didn't look particularly good. While other lakes, ponds and rivers are clear, the Orchelsweiher is filled with brown water.

The potato tree at the prominent fork in the road used to be an oak tree that fell victim to the advancing Americans in World War II. After the war, a chestnut was planted on this spot; A potato tree No. 2, so to speak. The name, as known to everyone who walks in the forest between Mausbach, Zweifall and Vossenack, was also retained for this tree.

Idyllic small lake in the forest that invites you to take a break in the great outdoors.

The nature reserve of Schlangenberg with the absolute highlight, "the calamine violet" cannot be told in just a few words, I can only recommend everyone who is interested to visit at least one of these websites https://www.natur-erleben-nrw.de/natura-2000/regionen-und-areas-in-nrw/details/ Schlangenberg/ https://www.naturpark-schaetze.de/naturschaetze/ Schlangenberg/

<< Beaver area on the Wehebach >> "... The beaver path runs along hiking trail 44 (Hemingway Trail) and is approx. 6 km long with inclines and inclines and as a circular path for wheelchair users is not completely barrier-free. Wheelchair users and families with prams can hike from the Glockenofen car park to the beaver area and should then take the same route back to the Glockenofen car park. This route has a gradient on the way there and a gradient of more than 6% on the way back, but is paved throughout. ... " https://der-eifelyeti.de/2017/02/22/biberpfad-in-huertgenwald/

A nice spot as a NSG that you wouldn't expect if you don't know.

The lake looks very nice and can be walked around.

The Wehebach Dam was built in the 1980s and serves as a flood protection and drinking water supply for the region. The Wehebach Dam is fed by several streams, including the Wehebach, which gives it its name. From the dam wall, you have a magnificent view of the lake. Swimming and boating are prohibited, however.