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Description
The Segeberger Kalkberg is a 91-meter-high rock. Despite its name, it is not made of limestone but consists of gypsum and anhydrite, formed about 250 million years ago. It is a beautiful hill with many breeding birds in the mountain forest. The rock faces are breeding ground of the Stor hornugle. From the viewing terrace of the Noctalis bat house you have the best view of young and old Stor hornugle.
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Access
The Segeberger Kalkberg is located in the town of Bad Segeberg. The hill is easily accessible on foot from the town centre where there are numerous parking spaces. Press a P on the map for directions to a parking spot.
Terrain and Habitat
Mountain , Forest , Park , City/villageConditions
Rocky , HillyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The Kalkberghöhle (Kalkberg Cave) beneath the rock is one of Europe’s largest bat habitats, sheltering around 30,000 bats during winter. The cave is home to nine bat species and the Segeberger Höhlenkäfer, a beetle found only here. The site is protected, and the cave is closed to visitors during winter to ensure the bats' hibernation remains undisturbed.