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Hohe Warte Gießen

Hessia  >  Germany

Former military zone rich in wildlife. Featuring open dry grassland, forest and scattered trees.

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Meest recente update 12 augustus 2024
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Beschrijving

The Hohe Warte bei Gießen (or directly translated "Tophill near Gießen" ) comprises a diversity of habitat types, such as forests, hedgerows and dry grassland areas. Rare plant communities, that are particularly worth of protection, have developed in a mix of dry and wet habitats at various locations, which have been created partly as a result of the past military utilisation of the area. These habitats are home to numerous rare animal and plant species; many insects, especially butterflies and grasshoppers, some of which are endangered, can be observed on the sparse rough and dry grasslands, the gravel heaps with typical pioneer plants, and the species-rich wet meadows.

Scattered hedges and groups of trees also provide breeding sites for many birds, such as the endangered Grauwe Klauwier, Boomleeuwerik, Boompieper and Grijskopspecht. During migration it is a perfect resting habitat for Tapuit and Paapje. In the future I expect the Hop to be a breeding bird here, as the habitat is perfectly suitable for that species.

source: https://rp-giessen.hessen.de/Hohe-Warte-bei-Giessen Please note that this is a nature conservation area, meaning, you are not allowed to leave the path and your dog must be kept short on foot!!!

Details

Toegang

Hohe Warte Gießen is located 3 km east of the town of Gießen. The area is best explored on foot or by bike. The route on the map is about 4.5 km long.

Public Transport: The Number GI-22, LT2 and 372 Bus-lines from Gießen go to bus stops "Europaviertel" and "Königgrätzer Straße", which sits on the south-west corner of the area, and is a 10 minute walk away.

Car: There is no direct access to the area by car. It is best to park down in the Europaviertel (industry and office area), or at various spots on the road that borders the forest on the western edge. Press P on the map for directions.

Terrein en leefgebied

Bos , Hoogvlakte , Grasland/weide , Verspreide bomen en struiken , Veen/heide

Omstandigheden

Heuvelachtig

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Ja

Telescoop meenemen?

Kan handig zijn

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Lente , Zomer , Herfst

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Lente , Najaarstrek , Voorjaarstrek

Route

Onverharde weg , Breed pad

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemakkelijk

Toegankelijk via

Fiets , Te voet

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Nee

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