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The Kall Valley (Kalltal in German) is the river valley of the Kall River, a tributary of the Rur River. It originates near Konzen (located near Monschau) and flows into the Rur River at Zerkall after approximately 26 kilometers. This valley forms a characteristic landscape in the Eifel region, with a variety of stream valleys, forests, flower-filled meadows, and traditional Eifel villages. Due to the geological development of the region, the river and its tributaries have created an incised valley shape in the Rheinisches Schiefergebirge (Rhenish Slate Mountains), consisting of ancient Lower Devonian rocks and other sedimentary layers, resulting in a diverse and geologically interesting terrain. Ecologically and biologically, the Kall Valley is valuable because it harbors a network of alluvial (river and flood) habitats that are essential for numerous plant and animal species. Originally, the valley consisted primarily of wet alluvial forests with native trees such as birch, alder, ash, and hornbeam, but due to past human exploitation and agriculture, these woodlands had largely disappeared. Recent conservation and restoration efforts focus on reintroducing riverine nature, including restoring river courses, removing artificial obstacles, and re-developing wet meadows and wet forests to allow original natural processes to resume. These restoration projects are creating a rich diversity of habitats along the banks of the Kall, ranging from marshy grasslands and wet meadows to alder swamp forests and flower-rich grasslands. This variety supports considerable biodiversity: plants such as broad-leaved orchids, marsh loosestrife, and other water-loving species thrive in the wetlands, while amphibians, butterflies, dragonflies, and songbirds breed and forage along the river's margins. In addition, beavers, kingfishers, and rare bat species can be observed in the more natural parts of the valley. The valley also offers recreational and educational opportunities for visitors to the Eifel, and several hiking and cycling routes run along the Kall, such as the Kalltalweg and the Kall Trail, which lead you through the valley, past alder galleries, open meadows, and through villages like Zerkall and Vossenack. Along these paths, you'll see views of old mills and traces of historical activities such as water management, allowing you to experience not only nature but also the cultural and historical background of the Eifel landscape.

A sign at the natural stone bridge points to an old stone bridge, presumably dating back to prehistoric times. The small natural stone bridge, located at a rest area, crosses the Kallbach stream, which rises near Simmerath and flows into the Rur river near Zerkall.

Comfortable place for a break

View from the car parking lot

beautiful single trail

The current parish church was completed in 1912. It was a beautiful and attractive church for its time, as the picture impressively shows. The nave was almost completely destroyed in World War II. Source: Display board