Kurler Busch

Kurler Busch is a protected nature reserve in Dortmund that consists of mixed oak forest with several water features throughout. The area includes small ponds and a larger water body situated at its northern edge.

The area received protection status in 1986 and was formally designated as a nature reserve in 2005 by regional authorities. This progression shows how the site gradually became an officially protected landscape.

The forest serves as a natural retreat where residents from nearby towns come to escape the bustle of urban life. Walking through the area, visitors experience a connection to nature that feels removed from daily city routines.

Access to the reserve is available through Dortmund-Kurl railway station, with walking paths leading into the area from there. The trails pass through varying elevations, offering different route options for visitors of varying fitness levels.

The forest contains dead standing trees that emerge from wetland centers, creating specialized habitats for wildlife. These structures provide ideal breeding and living conditions for amphibian species found throughout the reserve.