• Copyright: Hans-Peter Ronig

Alte Schmiede

Schleiden

In Herhahn, the Ronig blacksmith family looks back on an impressive history that can be traced back to the year 1650. The blacksmithing craft has been passed down through many generations in the family. The last active blacksmith was Johann Ronig, a passionate farrier and horse expert.

In his workshop, he produced, among other things, wagons, harrows, plows, and numerous agricultural tools. However, with the increasing automation and industrial production in the 1950s, the traditional craft became less and less in demand. In 1978, the forge finally closed its doors.

After many years as a storage room and garage, the historic workshop was rediscovered. The approximately 100-year-old building with its distinctive architecture and the former smoke chamber above the forge still tells of a time when the blacksmithing craft was part of everyday village life.

Impressions

Contact

This might also be interesting

  • A picturesque lake surrounded by green hills and trees. The sky is partly cloudy and reflects a serene atmosphere.
    Copyright: NLPForstamtMartinWeisgerber

    Nationalpark Eifel

    Schleiden
    Open today

    Set in a dramatic landscape of woods interspersed with water, the Eifel National Park will allow you to experience the fascinating natural diversity of a wilderness at first hand. For in this large protection area some 65 kilometres southwest of Cologne, nature has been left once more to its own eternal cycle of growth and decay.

    learn more about: Nationalpark Eifel
  • A couple stands at a viewpoint and gazes at a green landscape. In the background, trees and small houses can be seen.
    Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz

    Kuckucksley

    Schleiden
    Open today

    Lookout point with a refuge and a wonderful view of Olef. Winding paths lead through the forest in the Oleftal up to Kuckucksley.

    learn more about: Kuckucksley
  • A group of people is listening to a presentation in a modern exhibition room. In the center is a round table with an interactive presentation.
    Copyright: Nationalpark Eifel, D. Ketz

    Eifel National Park centre - “Wildnis(t)räume” exhibition

    Schleiden
    Open today

    In the Eifel National Park centre at the Vogelsang IP “International Place”, visitors can experience nature with all their senses - indoors and outdoors. Surrounded by dense mixed deciduous forests, the modern visitors’ centre above the Urftsee lake has hosted the “Wildnis(t)räume” (“Wilderness Dreams”) exhibition - a barrier-free, interactive nature experience for people of all ages. The Eifel National Park centre is open all year round.

    learn more about: Eifel National Park centre - “Wildnis(t)räume” exhibition
  • An impressive dam surrounded by green forests and clear water. The landscape is peaceful and inviting.
    Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dennis Stratmann-finanziert durch REACT-EU

    Urfttalsperre

    Schleiden
    Open today

    The Urft Dam is the oldest valley dam in the Eifel and is located in the middle of the Eifel National Park. At the time, the dam was planned as the largest structure in Europe. Construction of the 266 m long wall made of quarry stones began in 1899 - in May 1905 the dam was filled with water for the first time. In addition to flood protection and energy generation, the aim of the hydraulic engineering measure was to supply the region with drinking water. With a length of 12 km, a width of up to 1 km and a maximum depth of 52 m, Lake Urft has a capacity of 45.5 million cubic metres. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

    learn more about: Urfttalsperre