Walk with the forest ranger through the ENCI quarry Sint Pietersberg

Near the centre of Maastricht, new nature is developing in the former ENCI quarry. Here you can experience a special activity in nature. Come and walk with the forest ranger through the ENCI quarry in nature reserve Sint-Pietersberg. With this activity, join an excursion with the ranger of Natuurmonumenten and experience together the stories of this special nature reserve. You might even find a mosasaur tooth, millions of years old, along the way!

ENCI Groeve Maastricht wandelen

Hiking ENCI quarry

During this activity, you will explore the ENCI quarry in Sint-Pietersberg together with the forest ranger. This quarry was created by the extraction of limestone by the First Dutch Cement Industry. After limestone extraction stopped in 2018, nature had a chance to return. With the support of Natuurmonumenten, special and authentic nature has developed here, unique to the Netherlands. You will find valleys, plateaus, limestone grass slopes and water features; everything that characterises the South Limburg hill country. Spot the protected southern shore dragonfly and admire rare orchids. Discover the history of the quarry and let your mind wander by the clear water.

Walk with the forest ranger

Normally, this nature reserve is closed to hikers. But with guidance from the forest ranger, you can now experience the powerful and lush nature, and see how it is slowly reclaiming its place after human influences. A tip: this activity is even more fun when you undertake it together with friends or family.

ENCI groeve

Want to know more or take part?

If you want to join this walk or book a walk, 
follow the link to Natuurmonumenten:

Natuurmonumenten Sint Pietersberg

Or see what else there is to experience on and around the Sint Pietersberg Maastricht.

We hope you have fun!