Lahey-Park

Lahey Park is a public green space situated between the villages of Kückhoven and Holzweiler with diverse habitats, walking paths, and areas designed for recreation and gatherings. The site provides space for events and is managed by a support association that organizes cultural programs and guided tours for school groups.

Beginning in the 1960s, a dedicated gardener reclaimed a former landfill site through manual work and botanical development to create this park. The project grew from personal commitment and horticultural expertise applied to land restoration.

The park displays a reconstructed Neolithic farmhouse and a replica of the Kückhoven well from around 5090 BC, recognized as one of the oldest wooden wells in the world. Visitors encounter these archaeological reconstructions while walking through the grounds and gain insight into early settlement patterns in this area.

The park is accessible to visitors on foot with well-maintained trails through different sections. It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes and exercise caution during wet weather, as some paths cross natural terrain.

The park owes its survival to a change in mining expansion plans for the Garzweiler brown coal mine, as excavation once threatened to destroy the entire site. This reprieve from demolition left it standing today, though its future remains uncertain.

Location: Erkelenz

GPS coordinates: 51.05820,6.37295

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:41