Entering is only allowed on paths and tracks.
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Summary
NSG Sonderhorst protects lime-typical biotopes like melic grass beech forests and semi-dry grasslands with rare species. The Hüttenbläserschachthöhle cave is a key bat wintering site. The quarry wall is a geoscientific feature.
Description
The Sonderhorst Nature Reserve in Iserlohn safeguards a rich diversity of lime-typical habitats. These include valuable melic grass beech forests, species-rich semi-dry grasslands, and dense blackthorn bushes, providing a home for rare and endangered plant and animal species. A notable feature is the impressive quarry wall, which holds geoscientific significance. Central to the protected area is the Hüttenbläserschachthöhle, a largely natural large cave and an important FFH site. It serves as a vital refuge and a crucial wintering ground for bats, amphibians, and insects, including rare troglobiont species. The protection of the caves encompasses their unique microclimatic conditions and water balance.
General information
| Location | Germany - North Rhine-Westphalia - Märkischer Kreis |
| Website | https://www.wms.nrw.de/html/7680100/MK-048 |
| Area | 25.85ha |
| Year of foundation | 1995 |
| IUCN Category | IV |
| DtP ID | 484deb4f-7f3a-48cb-9be2-b46ebc941fba |
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
Entry behavior
Cycling activities
Cycling is only allowed on designated paths.
Horse riding activities
Horse riding is only allowed on designated paths.
Motorized activities
Motor vehicles are forbidden.
Water activities
Water sport is forbidden.
Swimming 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.
Smoking is forbidden.
Cutting or injuring trees is forbidden.
Collecting plants is forbidden.
Collecting minerals and fossils is forbidden.
Fishing is forbidden.