Entering is only allowed on paths and tracks.
Description & Map
Summary
This nature reserve protects diverse beech forests and vital meadow valleys near Stünzel. It safeguards unique habitats, their characteristic plant and animal species, and the cultural landscape.
Description
The NSG Buchenwälder und Wiesentäler bei Stünzel is dedicated to preserving a landscape mosaic of old-growth beech forests and ecologically rich meadow valleys. These forests are vital for numerous woodland species, contributing to regional biodiversity. The expansive meadow valleys, often fed by natural springs, provide critical habitats for a variety of specialized plants, insects, and birds. They also play an important role in the natural water balance and contribute to the distinctive cultural landscape of the region. The area's protection ensures the long-term conservation of these interconnected ecosystems, promoting the continued flourishing of their diverse flora and fauna, and maintaining the area's natural heritage for future generations.
General information
| Location | Germany - North Rhine-Westphalia - Siegen-Wittgenstein |
| Website | https://www.wms.nrw.de/html/7680100/SI-088 |
| Area | 4.54km² |
| IUCN Category | IV |
| DtP ID | dd90769a-8521-48ba-a309-0db13efe0ead |
Responsible organizations
| Name and division |
Nordrhein-Westfalen-Stiftung
Naturschutz, Heimat- und Kulturpflege |
| Website | https://www.nrw-stiftung.de |
| Address |
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Roßstraße 133
40476 Düsseldorf Germany |
Rules
Entry behavior
Cycling activities
Cycling is forbidden.
Winter activities
Snow activities are forbidden.
Horse riding activities
Horse riding is only allowed on designated paths.
Motorized activities
Motor vehicles are only allowed on designated paths.
Water activities
Water sport is forbidden.
Swimming is forbidden.
Mountain activities
Climbing is forbidden.
Stay activities
Overnight stays are forbidden.
Flying activities
Air sport (starting and landing) is forbidden.
General behavior
Disposing of waste is forbidden.
Fire is forbidden.
Dogs on a leash are allowed.
Cutting or injuring trees is forbidden.
Collecting plants is forbidden.
Mushroom collecting is forbidden.
Collecting minerals and fossils is forbidden.
Feeding animals is forbidden.
Noise (tape recorders, players) is forbidden.