"Tree of life" an approx. 35 m high, evergreen thuja (thuja plicata / giant tree of life) has been growing in Bad Bertricher Alleegarten in front of the Electoral Palace. The extraordinary tree is well preserved, protected as a natural monument and has already been mentioned in Clara Viebig's novels.
Experience the historic watermill with its sawmill, the four different mills, the mill shop and the schnapps distillery. You can find more information at: https://www.muehlebirgel.de
Playful children's programme on the water cycleIn the summer season on selected dates or for groups on request (from 15 children, price on request)Duration approx. 2. 5 to 3 hours
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.