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Segeberger Kalkberg

Schleswig-Holstein  >  Germany

This 91-meter-high rock in Bad Segeberg has a beautiful viewpoint and is a breeding ground of the Buljina.

Added* by Linus Rahn
Most recent update 17 jun 2025
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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 Buljina. From the viewing terrace of the Noctalis bat house you have the best view of young and old Buljina.

Details

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/village

Conditions

Rocky , Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra 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.

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