The observation deck "Am Johannesknecht" at Kreisstraße 21 just before the entrance to St. Johann offers a fantastic view over the Nettetal and Mayen up to the Maifeld.

Harvesting expressly permitted

Almost 13,000 years ago, glowing clouds from the Laacher See volcano raced down the Brohltal and filled it with loose volcanic masses. This impressive spectacle can still be seen here today. Follow the road on the right behind the building complex and go uphill for a few meters. On the slope to the right, the layers of ash (trass) that have settled on the rocks of the older basement can be clearly seen. And where volcanoes were active, mineral springs are usually not far away.

The field chapel dedicated to St. Nicholas of the Flüe - called Brother Klaus - is a privately donated and built chapel, a place of silence, meditation and prayer.   Anyone who visits them with this intention is very welcome. May many people find a way to God in this place!

This viewpoint directly at the Meerfelder Maar is unique.