Boyneburg und Schickeberg bei Breitau, Protected nature reserve in Sontra and Ringgau, Germany
Boyneburg und Schickeberg is a protected nature reserve near Sontra and Ringgau spanning about 292 hectares of diverse habitats including beech forests, limestone cliffs, and mixed mountain woodlands. The area is crossed by walking routes that allow visitors to explore the variety of this landscape on foot.
The area contains ruins of the medieval Boyneburg fortress, which served to control imperial estates during the early medieval period. This fortification was an important point in the territorial administration of the region over several centuries.
The reserve was established to protect rare orchid species and other delicate plant communities that thrive in the limestone areas and forests. It draws nature observers who come to explore habitats that have been safeguarded for a long time.
The area is accessible via established walking trails, including the Premium Trail P13 and the Barbarossa Path, both of which pass through the nature reserve. The trails are well marked and lead to various viewpoints and the castle area itself.
The area is known for frequent limestone rock falls, making it one of the most active sites for natural rock displacement. This geological activity constantly creates new habitats and reshapes the landscape over time.
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