Dummersdorfer Ufer, Protected nature reserve in Lübeck, Germany.
Dummersdorfer Ufer is a nature reserve on the western bank of the Trave river, just north of Lübeck, covering steep slopes, wetlands, mixed woodlands, and dry grasslands. These very different habitats sit close together, giving the area a varied character within a short walk.
The area was designated a nature reserve in 1958 to protect its rare plant communities along the Trave. In 1991, it was enlarged with the addition of Dummersdorfer Feld, bringing it under European conservation rules.
Heidschnucken sheep, an old breed native to northern Germany, graze across the open grasslands and keep the vegetation low through their daily feeding. Visitors walking the trails can watch this form of land care in action throughout the warmer months.
A network of footpaths runs along the Trave bank, making it easy to move between the different parts of the reserve on foot. The ground can be wet and uneven in places, so sturdy shoes are a good idea before setting out.
Among nature reserves in Schleswig-Holstein, this one is known for having the highest number of rare plant species, among them thyme, heather, and gentian. These plants grow here because the soil is poor in nutrients, which limits competition from more common species.
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