As part of our annual events, theme 2025 "The Rhine Graben, natural underground resources in Northern Alsace...".
The black gold of Merkwiller-Pechelbronn has forged the identity of this small village in Northern Alsace. Today, only a few remnants of this flourishing oil past remain. This is the case of an old mining pit which has gradually given up its original vocation to the onslaught of nature. Covered by unmined vegetation and protected from human intervention, its naturalistic interest now rivals that of its historic past.
Come and discover the plant diversity of this former slag heap, and meet its natural hosts, during a walk led by a naturalist.
Guest speaker : Pascal GEROLD, nature coordinator (CINE de Munchhausen)
Meeting point and departure from the museum -
PAYING - Reservation recommended - Please bring suitable outdoor equipment, weather permitting.
The black gold of Merkwiller-Pechelbronn has forged the identity of this small village in Northern Alsace. Today, only a few remnants of this flourishing oil past remain. This is the case of an old mining pit which has gradually given up its original vocation to the onslaught of nature. Covered by unmined vegetation and protected from human intervention, its naturalistic interest now rivals that of its historic past.
Come and discover the plant diversity of this former slag heap, and meet its natural hosts, during a walk led by a naturalist.
Guest speaker : Pascal GEROLD, nature coordinator (CINE de Munchhausen)
Meeting point and departure from the museum -
PAYING - Reservation recommended - Please bring suitable outdoor equipment, weather permitting.
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