Im Korkus, Protected nature reserve in Eschweiler, Germany.
Im Korkus is a nature reserve in Eschweiler in North Rhine-Westphalia that spreads across forest areas and open landscapes between several districts. The protected land features natural habitats with local plants and animals that thrive in this region.
Early human activity in the area dates back to the Stone Age, when tools and objects were made here. Mining operations later shaped the landscape over extended periods.
Archaeological excavations in the 1960s uncovered 5,000 Stone Age artifacts, including tools and Celtic pottery with comb patterns from 200 BCE.
The area can be explored on foot over different trails that vary in length and difficulty depending on the chosen route. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and layers to handle changing weather while enjoying these walks.
The name refers to ancient language roots describing wetland landscapes, a connection still found in modern speech. This linguistic link shows how the name has reflected the area's character since very early times.
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