Oberes Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Ehrensteinley, Nature reserve in Monschau, Germany.
The Oberes Rurtal conservation area encompasses 163 hectares of protected land featuring rock formations, forests, and the Rur river valley landscape.
The German government formally established this protected zone in 1997 to preserve the ecological balance and natural resources of the Monschau region.
The reserve forms part of a cross-border ecological corridor connecting the Belgian Rur system with the Monschau valley network.
Visitors can access multiple hiking trails throughout the reserve, with observation points offering views of the Ehrensteinley rock formations.
The reserve contains specific habitat zones for endangered species, including the European bullhead fish and colonies of kingfishers.
Location: Monschau
Inception: 1997
GPS coordinates: 50.54220,6.20470
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:40
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