ENCI quarry vantage point

From the ENCI Quarry viewing platform, you can look out over a landscape that has been shaped by human activity for almost a century. The former marl quarry, the ENCI factory and the clear blue lakes together tell the story of an area that has transformed from industry to nature. The depth of the clear water and the reflection of the sky give the lakes their striking blue-green colour.

The lost Luikerweg
The viewing platform is more than just a place to enjoy the view. For centuries, the Luikerweg ran along here, an important trade route between Maastricht and Liège. When ENCI began quarrying limestone-rich marl in 1926, this section of the road disappeared. Today, the viewing platform marks the spot where the historic route once continued.

From industry to nature
After almost a century of marl quarrying, industrial activities in the quarry came to an end in 2018. Since then, nature has been gradually reclaiming the area. Anyone wishing to explore the area further can descend from the platform via the 215-step staircase to the ENCI quarry. This allows you to experience at close quarters how a former quarry is being transformed into a unique nature reserve on the Mount Saint Peter.