Ahrquelle

Pit Bausberg I and II in Kehrig.Until a few decades ago, slate mining dominated large parts of our region as far as the Moselle. The population of the local church Kehrig lived to a large extent from the work in the resident slate mines Bausberg I and Bausberg II.Even today, the many shining slate roofs, especially in the villages of the eastern Eifel, and the Mayen-based, national school for roofing craftsmanship prove this tradition.

In 1905, the hydroelectric power plant in Heimbach at the Urft dam went into operation as the largest hydroelectric power plant in the world at that time.

Probably the smallest art museum in the world is located near the border triangle of Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg. The museum shows the works of artists from the surrounding countries in changing exhibitions in the former school bus waiting hall in Welchenhausen.

The historic old town of Monschau directly on the Rur.

Behind the parish hall you can find the fountain with a jumping goat made of sheet bronze on a lava stone.