"Marschallshagen & Nonnenholz" Nature Reserve
In addition to the large forested areas and the strips of grassland along the streams, there are also near-natural bodies of standing water and spring areas here. Particularly characteristic are the region’s typical calcareous tufa springs. They form where calcareous water rises to the surface. Calcium carbonate is deposited on mosses and algae, eventually forming the light, porous calcareous tufa, also known as sinter.
The tufa springs and their spring streams provide a habitat for specialized plants and animals. Typical plants include spring moss and thick-veined moss, which grow in the calcium-rich spring areas and contribute to the formation of tufa.
Hiking Tip:
If you’d like to explore the nature reserve on foot, you can take the “Holtheim Loop Hike,” which is just under 14 kilometers long. The hike starts at the parking lot by the sports field in Lichtenau-Holtheim and leads through the varied landscape of the nature reserve.
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General information
Parking Available
Payment methods
- Entrance Free
