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Auf der Wiemecke Nature Reserve
Nature Reserve/Natural Landmark
Steep slopes, flower-filled meadows, old woodlands, and small spring-fed streams characterize the Auf der Wiemecke Nature Reserve. It is located on the northern and northwestern slopes of Wiemecke and Calvarienberg and forms the distinctive alluvial fan of the Diemel River. Three small valleys divide the landscape.
Address
Auf der Wiemecke Nature Reserve
Sauerlandstraße 74a
34431 Marsberg
Telephone: +49 2991 / 908136
Properties:
The species-rich nutrient-poor meadows and grasslands are particularly valuable. Numerous rare plants and species typical of nutrient-poor habitats grow here, including broad-leaved thyme, common cowslip, Heid carnation, small meadow saxifrage, and round-leaved bellflower. Hedges, isolated trees, and field groves provide additional habitats. Among the birds that nest in the hedges are the whitethroat, yellowhammer, and red-backed shrike. Sand lizards and smooth snakes are also found here.
To the west are small silicate rocks and two near-natural spring-fed streams. Another special feature is a small, unused heathland area with broom heather and blueberries. An old chapel stands on the summit of Calvarienberg.
The landscape is closely linked to its historical use: as early as the 16th century, the area was used as communal Weide for sheep, goats, cattle, horses, and donkeys. Today, part of the land continues to be used for extensive grazing by cattle. The nature reserve is part of the “Diemel and Hoppecke Water System” FFH area and, since 2023, has also been part of the “Diemel and Hoppecke Valley with Adjacent Forests” bird sanctuary.
To the west are small silicate rocks and two near-natural spring-fed streams. Another special feature is a small, unused heathland area with broom heather and blueberries. An old chapel stands on the summit of Calvarienberg.
The landscape is closely linked to its historical use: as early as the 16th century, the area was used as communal Weide for sheep, goats, cattle, horses, and donkeys. Today, part of the land continues to be used for extensive grazing by cattle. The nature reserve is part of the “Diemel and Hoppecke Water System” FFH area and, since 2023, has also been part of the “Diemel and Hoppecke Valley with Adjacent Forests” bird sanctuary.
