Cottessergroeve, Geological monument and quarry in Cottessen, Netherlands
The Cottessergroeve quarry lies along a steep wall by the Geul river at the foot of the southwestern slope of the Vijlen Plateau.
The quartzite quarry operations, documented in photographs from 1950, reveal the industrial extraction activities that shaped this geological formation over time.
The site functions as an educational destination where students and researchers examine the geological structures and natural processes of South Limburg.
Staatsbosbeheer manages this nature reserve, offering maintained paths and routes suitable for walking, cycling, and geological exploration throughout the year.
The exposed quarry walls display distinct geological formations that demonstrate the regional composition of the Geuldal valley and Vijlen Plateau.
Location: Vaals
GPS coordinates: 50.75874,5.93794
Latest update: March 14, 2025 23:05
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