Fraunhofer Steinbruch

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Fraunhofer Steinbruch, Nature reserve in Erkrath, Germany.

The Fraunhofer Steinbruch spans 5 hectares of protected land, featuring limestone cliffs, pioneer forests, and diverse grassland areas within the Neandertal region.

This area received its initial protection status in 1993 and underwent a significant reassessment in 2012, establishing new conservation guidelines for the reserve.

The reserve functions as an educational site where visitors can learn about geological formations and observe the natural development of pioneer vegetation on limestone.

Two horizontal terraces divide the north-facing limestone cliffs, while the quarry floor contains light-demanding and heat-loving chalk grasslands that require regular mowing.

The reserve houses rare moss species including Rhytidiadelphus triquestrus and provides a specialized habitat for protected fern varieties such as Hart's Tongue.

Location: Erkrath

Inception: 1993

GPS coordinates: 51.22689,6.94338

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:01

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