Entering is only allowed on paths and tracks.
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Summary
The Eiderberg bei Freudenburg Nature Reserve protects species-rich calcareous grasslands, unique orchids, and valuable bush landscapes. Former limestone quarries also shape this distinct area.
Description
The Eiderberg bei Freudenburg Nature Reserve provides a vital sanctuary for rare plant and animal species in Rhineland-Palatinate. It is dedicated to safeguarding extensive, species-rich calcareous grasslands, which serve as a habitat for numerous specialized insects and plants, including unique orchid species. Characteristic features also include the diverse bush edges and shrub landscapes, enhancing the structural variety of the area. The natural beauty is complemented by the remnants of former limestone quarries, which stand as a testament to regional history and now function as additional biotopes. This unique combination of distinct soils, vegetation, and historical traces makes the Eiderberg an ecologically and scenically significant area.
General information
| Location | Germany - Rheinland-Pfalz - Trier-Saarburg |
| Website | https://berichte.naturschutz.rlp.de/oneo/nsg/NSG-7100-103 |
| Area | 33.81ha |
| Year of foundation | 1986 |
| IUCN Category | IV |
| DtP ID | 18fd68ce-dd6f-4263-8577-8b2d29d7d048 |
Responsible organizations
| Name and division |
Stiftung Natur und Umwelt Rheinland-Pfalz
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| Website | https://snu.rlp.de/ |
| Address |
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Diether-von-Isenburg-Straße 7
55116 Mainz Germany |
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Rules
Entry behavior
Horse riding activities
Horse-drawn vehicles (carriages) are forbidden.
Motorized activities
Motor vehicles are forbidden.
Stay activities
Overnight stays are forbidden.
General behavior
Drones and model aircraft are forbidden.
Disposing of waste is forbidden.
Fire is forbidden.
Dogs on a leash are allowed.
Collecting plants is forbidden.
Photography and filming is forbidden.