Quarry Winterswijk, Limestone quarry and nature reserve in Ratum, Netherlands
The Winterswijk quarry contains exposed limestone layers from the Triassic period, with sedimentary rocks visible at ground level instead of deep underground.
The quarry operations began as an industrial mining site, evolving over time into a combined working quarry and protected natural environment.
Local volunteers organize musical performances in the quarry theater during summer, transforming the industrial space into an entertainment venue.
Access to the quarry requires participation in guided tours lasting 90 minutes, which include information about geology, ecology, and regional history.
The site houses eagle owls and contains Muschelkalk formations that surface naturally, while similar rocks elsewhere lie three kilometers below ground.
Location: Winterswijk
GPS coordinates: 51.96639,6.78000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:30
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