Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Uhusley, Protected area near Simmerath, Germany
The Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Uhusley extends along the Rur River from Monschau to the Rur Dam, covering 2.69 square kilometers.
The natural reserve received its official designation in 1999 and additional protection status in 2004 under the management of Aachen Regional Administration.
The area features steep mountain slopes with vertical rock walls where eagle owls build their nests in rock crevices along the narrow valley.
The protected area contains numerous hiking trails with GPS-tracked routes, including the 8.63-kilometer Rurtal circuit suitable for beginners.
Douglas firs line the path to Uhusley, releasing citrus-like aromas when their green needles are crushed between fingers.
Location: Simmerath
Inception: 1999
GPS coordinates: 50.57389,6.34472
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:41
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