네테르샤임‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪12‬개의 협곡

A natural stream surrounded by undisturbed meadows and forest: a perfect habitat for rare species! The NABU Foundation for Natural Heritage NRW was able to acquire this small area and is developing it further in cooperation with NABU Euskirchen.

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.

Pure nature, like the numerous valleys we have roamed through on our hikes

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

Beautiful round in nature with connection to the town of Bad Münstereifel

Several paths follow the Schleidbach. You can hear its murmuring even in the spa gardens.

Comfortable hiking trail along the stream. Colorful flowers in the meadows.

"... The Manscheider Bachtal consists of a stream system, which includes the Manscheider Bach, the Heidbach and the Kockesbach. The streams are largely natural streams. Kockesbach and Heidbach flow into the Manscheider Bach. On the edge of the Kockesbach you can find species-rich bearroot meadows, which turn into bristly grass lawns. The Heidbach is characterized by many embankment edges that terrace the area. Snake knotweed grows on both streams and in the surrounding golden oat meadows there are masses of broad-leaved orchid and spotted orchid. Bushy remains of a bristly grass lawn with arnica can also be found there. In the east of the A well-developed Bärwurz meadow has developed in the area. The Manscheider Bach flows through an open meadow valley between the K62 and its mouth into the Reifferscheider Bach. The Manscheider Bach is a representative low mountain stream. Due to its good water quality, the crayfish (Astacus astacus) is native to the Manscheider Bach. The course of the stream is only straightened for short stretches and is secured with stone embroideries on some of the banks. The bank is mostly lined with alder trees. The grassland areas are mainly used as hay meadows or pastures. In small areas near the stream, river bank meadows and plague meadow meadows occur. Small areas have so far fallen fallow or have been reforested with spruce trees. In the Manscheider Bachtal, many grassland areas are extensively grazed by sheep. The areas are characterized by lean and flowery meadows. This abundance of flowers has a special meaning for butterflies. The biological station in the Euskirchen district has contributed to the preservation and restoration of existing water structures as part of individual projects (e.g. stream passages and information network for natural and semi-natural water habitats). The projects promoted ecological continuity and the removal of conifers from the floodplains so that natural vegetation can develop..." https://www.natur-erleben-nrw.de/natura-2000/regionen-und-bereich-in-nrw/details/manscheider-bachtal-und-paulushof/ https://nrw.nabu.de/spenden-und-mitmachen/stiftung-naturerbe/unsere-flaechen/30055.html https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manscheider_Bachtal_und_Paulushof_(LP_Hellenthal)