Geosite Quiz
Discover the spectacular rocky landscape of the MËLLERDALL UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK!
1. Champignon: The grinding grooves in the rocks around the Champignon are not of natural origin. Who made them?
Correct answer: humans
2. Noumerleeën: What is the name of the narrow rock passage you cross in the Noumerleeën? Small hint: the name starts with a “D”.
Correct answer: Draachelee or Drachelay
3. Kallektuffquell: What is the shape of the basin that feeds the Kallektuffquell (travertine source)?
Correct answer: square
4. Schéissendëmpel: How many steps does the “Mëllerdall Trap”, the big wooden construction not far from the Schéissendëmpel, have? Count every step by going up the stairs from one side to the platform and down the stairs on the other side.
Correct answer: 114 steps
5. Kuelscheier: What should you definitely have with you while crossing the Kuelscheier?
Correct answer: a flashlight
6. Haupeschbaach-Halerbaach: How many millions of years have farns existed on Earth?
Correct answer: 400
7. Steekaul Beefort: Until when was the sandstone mined in this quarry?
Correct answer: 1970s
8. Wanterbaach-Siweschlëff: Estimate the width of the narrowest part of the Siweschlëff in centimetres!
Correct answer: 30 cm
9. Huel Lee: When was the inscription at the entrance to Huel Lee set up?
Correct answer: MDCCCLXXX or 1880
10. Wollefsschlucht: What is the type of rock forming the steep walls of the Wollefsschlucht? You will find the answer on the information board in front of the Wollefsschlucht, where it is shown in yellow.
Correct answer: Luxembourgish sandstone
11. Alkummer: Estimate the length of the Alkummer in metres.
Correct answer: 70m
12. Hëlt: Which sign marks the Geo-Pad Hëlt?
Correct answer: fossil oyster Gryphaea arcuata, popularly known as the devil's claw (orange devil's claw on white background)
13. Al Schmelz: What languages does the “Feierstëppler“/man of steel speak?
Correct answer: German, English, and French