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A nice little free parking lot.

The Genfbach Valley is located in the Eifel region on the so-called Nettersheim-Marmagen Plateau and is a region of particular ecological importance. Its name comes from the Genfbach, a stream approximately ten kilometers long that rises above Blankenheim and meanders largely naturally through the landscape until it finally flows into the Urft River in Nettersheim. Large parts of the Genfbach Valley, particularly the section southeast of Nettersheim, are protected and designated as a protected area of European importance. This is due to the biotope and species diversity still typical of a low mountain range. It features species-rich wet meadows, near-natural stream floodplains, limestone marshes, and alder-ash forests. These habitats provide shelter for a rich variety of wildlife, including rare bird species such as the whinchat, kingfisher, and meadow pipit. Larger mammals such as the wildcat also use the valley as an important migration corridor. The botanical diversity is equally remarkable, with rare plants such as broad-leaved marsh orchid, devil's claw, and, in large numbers, wood cranesbill thriving in the colorful valley meadows. In the heart of the Genfbach Valley, approximately halfway between the source and mouth, lies the historic Ahe Chapel. Dedicated to Bishop Saint Servatius, the chapel was built around 1330. It is the only remaining building from the lost village of Ahe and boasts a long tradition as a place of pilgrimage. Inside the chapel is a 15th-century wooden statue of Saint Servatius. Every year on May 13, the saint's feast day, a procession takes place to the chapel. For hikers, the Genfbach Valley is accessible via several hiking trails, such as the Eifel Loop Ahe Chapel, offering a varied route through expansive meadows and picturesque forests.

At some points along the Eifel Loop "At the Time of the Romans," you'll come across the remains of the Roman aqueduct, which almost 2,000 years ago transported 2,000,000 liters of the finest drinking water daily from the Eifel to Colonia. At almost 100 kilometers long, the aqueduct is the largest ancient engineering structure north of the Alps.

The name of this place – a stage of the “Eifel Springs Trail” runs through here, among other things – not only hints at it, but names it clearly and explicitly: This was once an execution site where the death penalty was carried out.

A source of strength that touches the soul.

A lovely rest area located directly on the Gillesbach stream. Perfect for a short break.

A very beautiful, idyllic stream valley. This is the perfect place for a relaxing hike.

The two restored lime kilns belonged to the Preußer lime works. Not far away at the railroad crossing stands Mr. Preußer's house, which he had built in the mid-1920s. As a result of the economic crisis in the early 1930s, lime production ended here; fertilizer lime, which accounted for a large portion of production, could only be sold to a limited extent. Source: Display board