Perlenbach-Fuhrtsbachtal-Talsystem

The Perlenbach-Fuhrtsbachtal valley system is a nature reserve across two adjacent valleys with peat bog vegetation, wet meadows, and reed formations between 465 and 615 meters elevation. Streams flow through a landscape of lowland mires and marshy areas shaped by varying moisture conditions.

Originally the valleys were forested with beech trees until clearing began in the 12th century for farming. Agricultural use continued for over 600 years before the land was eventually placed under protection.

The valley system provides habitat for rare wetland plants and birds that breed and overwinter here. With patience, visitors can spot kingfishers along the streams or snipes in the reed beds.

The area is accessible via walking paths connecting the villages of Hofen, Kalterherberg, and Rohren. The best time to visit is spring, when ground conditions are most favorable and the wet terrain is least demanding.

Each spring, millions of wild yellow daffodils burst across the meadows, creating a continuous carpet of flowers throughout the valleys. This display occurs naturally without human planting and repeats year after year with the same intensity.

Location: Monschau

Inception: 1976

GPS coordinates: 50.52560,6.25639

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:41