Juniper reserveJuniperus communis heath and grassland with isolated juniper up to 1.5m high on an area of about 1 hectare. East of the local situation of Zermüllen on the Müllenberg. [Rita Gehendges: Natural Monuments of the Daun County] Historical Landscape Pictures The Eifel in the Heath and Juniper Dress of the 19th Century Werner Schwind, Gerolstein The landscape of the Eifel has changed significantly in the last 100 to 150 years. Meadow improvements, wasteland afforestation, conversion of deciduous to coniferous forests, mining or mining of volcanic mountains and last but not least road and housing construction have given the Eifel a new face.
Copyright: Nadja Blum, Touristik GmbH Gerolsteiner Land
XXL-Bank Birresborn
Birresborn
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A highlight on the Bertrada Tour hiking trail is the XXL bench. From here you have a wonderful view of the magnificent Eifel around Birresborn and of the extinct volcano Kalem.
Dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, this fine Renaissance palace provides an elegant venue for cultural events. Two romantic gardens provide a panoramic view of the surrounding forested areas. Guided tours: April to October, Sat 14.30 hours; price: 4 Euros per person