ERIH - Industrial Quest im Kottenheimer Winfeld - Mühlsteinrevier RheinEifel

Discover industrial culture, solve puzzles, and collect points! On September 12 and 13, 2026, the Mühlsteinrevier RheinEifel will be part of the Europe-wide Industrial Quest of the European Route of Industrial Heritage (ERIH). Throughout this weekend, industrial culture will be brought to life in a playful way at numerous locations across Europe.

Exciting challenges also await in the millstone area: In the Ettringer Lay, in the Kottenheimer Winfeld, and in the Mayen mining field, teams can go on a discovery tour and solve quests specially designed for each location. Knowledge, observational skills, creativity, and sometimes a good ability to estimate are required.

Participation is easy: On site, the provided QR code is scanned with a smartphone, and the respective quest is started. Afterwards, the tasks must be solved directly at the historical location. A concluding team photo is also part of the challenge. The points collected contribute to the Europe-wide ranking of the Industrial Quest.

The millstone area offers a very special backdrop for this: The tasks lead right into the historical industrial landscape and make the traces of the millstone and stone industry, which are thousands of years old, immediately tangible.

Important notes:
The quests in the Ettringer Lay and the Kottenheimer Winfeld take place in the open terrain of former quarries. Participation requires traversing sometimes uneven and natural paths on foot. Sure-footedness and sturdy footwear are therefore absolutely necessary.
In the terrain, there are steep areas, edge drops, and fall hazards. A sufficient distance must be maintained from rock edges and steep slopes. The designated paths must not be left. Please observe the local signs and safety instructions.
Participation in the quests is at one's own risk and responsibility. No liability is accepted for accidents, injuries, or other damages. Children and adolescents should be accompanied and supervised by a suitable adult.

Date: September 12 and 13, 2026
Venues: Ettringer Lay (accessible free of charge throughout the day), Kottenheimer Winfeld (accessible free of charge throughout the day) and Mayen mining field (please observe opening hours, admission is charged)
Participation: with one's own smartphone via the QR code on site

For more information on the Europe-wide Industrial Quest and the participating locations, visit www.industrial-quest.eu.