Schlangenberg, Nature reserve in Stolberg, Germany
The Schlangenberg reserve spans 124 hectares across limestone formations, featuring specialized plants adapted to zinc and lead-rich soils from past mining activities.
Mining operations at Schlangenberg peaked in the 1800s with over 700 miners extracting calamine, zinc, and lead until activities ceased after the Franco-Prussian War.
The reserve houses an information center established in 1991 that educates visitors about the mining heritage and ecological features of the region.
Marked trails guide visitors through the protected areas while minimizing impact on sensitive plant species and butterfly habitats within the conservation zone.
The soil contains high concentrations of metals that create conditions where specialized flora, including Viola calaminaria, grows exclusively in this location.
Location: Stolberg
Inception: 1985
GPS coordinates: 50.73722,6.24333
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:54
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