--- title: "\"Marschallshagen & Nonnenholz\" Nature Reserve" url: "https://www.paderborner-land.de/en/poi/marschallshagen-nonnenholz-nature-reserve" description: "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." language: "en" type: "Place" breadcrumb: "Root > Paderborner Land > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share "Marschallshagen & Nonnenholz" Nature Reserve ================================================= - Nature reserve/natural monument Vast forests, meadows along the streams, and small spring-fed and wetland areas characterize the “Marschallshagen and Nonnenholz with the Upper Altenau Valley” nature reserve. It stretches between Dalheim, Holtheim, and Blankenrode and encompasses numerous different habitats. 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. Read more Good to know ------------ General information - Parking Available Payment methods Entrance Free This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Our recommendations ------------------- View on map 13.66 km - Regional hiking trail Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Children’s programme - Guided tour/tour - Traditions/culture - Food & Beverage - Inn/guesthouse - Café - Inn/guesthouse - Accomodations - Holiday home - Holiday home - Hotel - Package - Group Offer/Family Offer - Place of interest - Children's playground - Church - Nature trail - Tours9.46 km - Regional hiking trail 10.49 km - Regional hiking trail 5.81 km - Regional hiking trail Contact Zur Altenauquelle 33165 Lichtenau