Our Valley

Photo: 08a schoenberg our 06 c christian charlier , CC BY ,East Belgium Tourist Agency NPO

Photo: 08d schoenberg our 07 c christian charlier , CC BY ,East Belgium Tourist Agency NPO

Photo: 08e schoenberg our 02 c christian charlier , CC BY ,East Belgium Tourist Agency NPO

Photo: 08b groswebertal bachneunauge denis parkinson , CC BY ,East Belgium Tourist Agency NPO

Photo: 08c wasseramsel jean marie winants , CC BY ,East Belgium Tourist Agency NPO

Photo: 08d schoenberg panorama 03 c ostbelgien.eu dominik ketz , CC BY ,East Belgium Tourist Agency NPO

Photo: 08f schoenberg panorama 02 c ostbelgien.eu dominik ketz , CC BY ,East Belgium Tourist Agency NPO

Description

The Our is a mountain stream that collects its water from over 600 springs. It originates at Loshaimergraben in Belgian territory and runs largely along the Belgian-German and Luxembourgish-German borders. After approximately 100 km, the Our flows into the Sauer. Especially at the upper reaches, the Our flows largely untouched and forms meanders, which provide a habitat for numerous species. The cool and oxygen-rich water of the Our is ideal for brown trout, bullheads and brook lampreys. The rare freshwater pearl mussel can also be found here on occasion. Alders, birches and willows grow on the banks of the river Our to fortify it. This creates an ideal habitat, for example, for the water ouzel – one of the few birds that can both swim and dive.

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Our Valley
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