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NSG Wittenborner Heide

Schleswig-Holstein  >  Germany

An old military training ground where the original nature has been preserved. Both the flora and fauna are impressive.

Added* by Linus Rahn
Most recent update 18 червня 2025
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Description

The Wittenborner Heide is a nature reserve covering approximately 294 hectares. It features a diverse landscape, including dunes, dry grasslands, moors, and woodlands. The area is accessible via a good network of paths and is not overcrowded.

There is a high density of breeding and migratory birds of prey, such as the Орлан-білохвіст and Осоїд євразійський. These birds of prey can sometimes be seen foraging over the heathland. Another large part of the reserve consists of a forest, where, for example, the Зелений дятел, Жовна чорна and the rare Слуква лісова breed. Ground-nesting birds of the heathland include Жайворонок лісовий and Щеврик лісовий. In addition, many different bird species rest here during migration or can be observed during migration. Many of the bird species listed in the birdlist below can only be observed during migration, such as Чайка чубата and Кульон великий.

Details

Access

NSG Wittenborner Heide is located near the towns of Bark and Wittenborn. There are parking spaces along the B 206. Cars are not allowed in the area itself. From the parkings the area is easily accessible cycling and hiking trails. Press a P on the map for directions to a parking spot. The circular walking route indicated on the map is about 7,5 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Moors/heathland , Grassland , Pond , Wetland

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape , Sandy , Dry

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

There is a bat research station located in an old house (Fledermausstation Wittenborn, indicated with 2 on the map)) in the area that people interested in bats should not miss.

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