Archaeology Tour Nordeifel 2026: Ancient Life in the Quarry
Description
Looking from Zülpich towards Bürvenich, you can see distinctive ridges at the northern edge of the Eifel. They consist of rock layers from the Upper Muschelkalk of the Middle Triassic period, 240 million years ago. Within them are inconspicuous fossils, from which experts can draw conclusions about the environment back then. You can also observe how the barren rock surfaces of the quarry gradually weather and become covered by nature.
Program: Fossil presentation, guided tours in the quarry
For children: Family tours at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Refreshments: The Berg village community offers potato pancakes, cakes, cold drinks, and coffee.
Please note: The quarry is a nature reserve. Please stay on the marked paths. Sturdy footwear is required, some
path sections are very steep.
Time: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Cost: free
Location: Mechernich-Berg, rest area at the castle, Gemünder Str. 84
Info phone: 02441. 994570
Email: info@nordeifel-tourismus.de
