The sky in the Brohl valley darkened when the Laacher See volcano erupted just five kilometers away. The once loose materials from the glowing avalanche have caked over time to form a rock that is called “trass” in our region.

The landscape of the Rauscherpark is a particularly attractive section of the Nettetal. The water rushes over mighty basalt blocks in cascades over the only natural waterfall of the Nette.

The Baldiunshütte on the outskirts of Manderscheid offers an indescribable view of the Manderscheid castles.

The imposing castle dominates the image of Blankenheim. Finds indicate that a Roman fort previously stood here.

The Eppelsberg offers a unique window into the volcanic history of the Eastern Eifel as well as deep insights into the structure of a cinder block gel volcano.