ニューエルの天然記念物・トップ20

Even today, blocks of stone with Roman numerals and inscriptions can be found in the mine. It is believed that quarrying continued into the 3rd century, as a coin of Emperor Maximinus Thrax was found in the tunnel. Much later, in the 18th century, the search for ore and copper resumed using state-of-the-art blasting techniques, creating new tunnels approximately 114 meters deep. However, the main tunnel collapsed during this process. Source: https://eifelfuehrer.de/touristische-ziele/geschichtliche-zeugnisse/puetzloecher

The Roman copper mine "Pützlöcher," located between Kordel and Butzweiler, is one of the oldest in Germany and means "waterhole." Here, in the 2nd century, ores such as malachite and azurite were mined at a depth of 20 meters. However, these ores were not found in large deposits, so the Romans later focused on the nearby quarry. The stones from this quarry were used, among other things, for the construction of the Porta Nigra. Source: https://eifelfuehrer.de/touristische-ziele/geschichtliche-zeugnisse/puetzloecher

Impressive rock formations, it goes up and down... Very cool and drafty here. Good sturdy footwear is a good idea 🥾🥾. Great photo opportunities guaranteed 📸 Wow, how small you are here...🫨 Can be fuller during holiday times/weekends/public holidays.. No entry fee👍🏻

The Porta Nigra in Trier, the Cologne Cathedral and the Reichstag in Berlin have something in common! The building blocks come from the same area near Butzweiler near Trier. "Pützlöcher" is the popular name for a Roman quarry in which the large blocks for the construction of the Porta Nigra were cut out of the rock. Previously, copper ore was mined here.⚒️

https://www.eifel.info/a-teufelsschlucht Really cool hike - it was really fun. Great atmosphere with the beautiful rocks.

With the "Lauschtour" app you get a lot of interesting information about the Teufelsschlucht.

The Teufelsschlucht is an experience without equal. Here you can see how nature can shape areas and how small you are as a human being in comparison.

Super beautiful rocks and great hiking trails. Sturdy shoes are a must,