Oermter Berg

Oermter Berg is a 68 meter high summit on the border between Issum and Rheurdt, forming part of an Ice Age formation. The mountain has marked hiking trails, animal enclosures with red and fallow deer, playgrounds, and barbecue areas.

The mountain formed from glacial debris transported from Scandinavia that accumulated during the Saale Ice Age about 150,000 years ago. This Ice Age deposit permanently shaped the region's landscape.

The mountain was once a wine-growing area managed by monks from a Cistercian monastery, showing the deep historical connection between this landscape and religious communities. This heritage today reminds visitors of the region's medieval economic importance.

The mountain is easily accessible and offers options for visitors of different ages and abilities. The trails are well maintained, and families with children find play areas, while animal encounters add to the experience.

At the base of the mountain sits a Natural History Collection with three aquariums displaying fish from the local Niers and Fleuth rivers. This small collection connects the mountain's geological story with local water ecology.

Location: Issum

Location: Rheurdt

Elevation above the sea: 68 m

GPS coordinates: 51.48391,6.46603

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:04