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During dry periods it is not much.

The site of the former Plombières mine is home to species-rich calcareous grassland meadows, now protected as a nature reserve. The exceptional flora and fauna of this area are due to the heavy metal-rich soils, particularly the presence of zinc in the subsurface. Among the natural meadow relics, visible traces of the former metal industry can still be found: – Walls from former foundry floors – Remains of old smelting furnaces – Stones from former industrial buildings A small stream meandering through the area further enriches the ecological diversity of this special place. The "Gueule" viewpoint, which offers a glimpse into a cave opening, is particularly impressive and worth a visit.

Beautiful section for cycling on the Rurtal cycle path

"...After a truly sumptuous breakfast, we saddle up our bikes and take another ride through romantic Monschau. But before we leave the town,..." Learn more about our bike tour on the stunning RurUfer cycle path: https://www.netreisetagebuch.de/rurufer-radweg/

"...After a very sumptuous breakfast, we saddle up our bikes and take another ride through the romantic town of Monschau. But before we leave the town,..." Find out more about our bike tour on the wonderful RurUfer cycle path: https://www.netreisetagebuch.de/rurufer-radweg/

Today it is best known for its flora (zinc-rich soil) and the underground passage or "cave" where the Geule "disappears" for a moment and which was artificially constructed because too much water from the Geule flowed into the mine tunnels and they were therefore temporarily moved.

Park with "the house of the mining site", playground, information boards, picnic areas, sanitary facilities, direct access to the nature reserve and more. Info about the "Maison du Site Minier" at https://www.komoot.com/nl-nl/highlight/1038492

Anyone who knows white water canoeing here in Monschau knows what is meant.