On sunny autumn days, a trip into the wooded surroundings of Bergisch Gladbach is just right. All who would like themselves again embark on journey of discovery, EXPRESS recommends the coral forest trail.
Today we are announcing the route with all the sights. Bergisch Gladbach from downtown los it comes to the Geological Trail "In Schlade.
Here are the remains of a lime kiln can be admired. Had not been invented when the cement, you had to break down calcium. In addition, you can see brick masonry walls of the old days. An old quarry is already a completely overgrown.
If you put a closer look at the stones, we find small round inclusions: A coral. Where that comes from? Before 370 million years ago there was a much warmer climate than today.
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All About Coral Forest Trail
So was this long time ago here is a coral reef. Continue through a small forest and across fields. From here you can look up to Cologne. The path leads into the village Herrenstrunden Here lies the source of the springs the Strunde.
The Maltese and St. John, which gave the village its name, here founded the first mill to use the Strunde-water. Compared to the Catholic Church, the Commandery from the 13's Century have been preserved.
Also look beautiful castle doubt. Next, the Igeler mill is on the road. On GeoTrail limestone beds can be admired. In it, researchers have discovered a valuable fossilized fish from prehistory. The last one can at the Paper Museum "Old Dombach" make a stop.
There are interesting facts to know about paper. After the many exciting impressions of the road leads back to the center of Bergisch Gladbach.
