Motor vehicles are only allowed on designated paths.
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Summary
Freyenter Wald, a nature reserve in Aachen bordering Belgium, protects rare Bird Cherry-Ash Forest (Pruno Fraxinetum) and its diverse herbaceous plants and wildlife.
Description
The Freyenter Wald Nature Reserve is located in Aachen, directly bordering Belgium. This forested area, comprising a larger northwestern and a smaller southeastern section, extends into a broader forest complex on the Belgian side. It protects the unique Traubenkirschen-Eschenwald (Bird Cherry-Ash Forest) and its associated communities of wild plants and animals. The reserve is particularly significant for its floristically interesting herbaceous layer, providing a vital habitat for diverse species. Its gentle slope adds to the varied character of this cross-border natural landscape.
General information
| Location | Germany - North Rhine-Westphalia - Städteregion Aachen |
| Website | https://www.wms.nrw.de/html/7680100/ACS-009 |
| Area | 7.99ha |
| Year of foundation | 1988 |
| IUCN Category | IV |
| DtP ID | 493ff901-b044-4bd4-a420-26bba509e752 |
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 |
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Rules
Motorized activities
Stay activities
Camping is forbidden.
Camping with vehicles and trailers is forbidden.
Air activities
Ultralight pilots are forbidden.
General behavior
Disposing of waste is forbidden.
Cutting or injuring trees is forbidden.
Collecting plants is forbidden.
Collecting minerals and fossils is forbidden.