Besenhorster Sandberge und Elbsandwiesen

The protected area encompasses 150 hectares of dry sandy grasslands, inland dunes, and oak forests along the Elbe River near Hamburg.

The reserve contains remnants of the Düneberg powder factory, which operated in the area before being incorporated into the protected zone in 1993.

Local conservation groups organize guided walks through the reserve, explaining the industrial heritage and natural features of the landscape.

Visitors can access the reserve through two parking areas at the outskirts of Geesthacht, connecting to a five-kilometer network of marked trails.

The site marks the northwesternmost occurrence of the striped bush-cricket in Germany, indicating its ecological importance for insect populations.

Location: Geesthacht

Inception: 1993

GPS coordinates: 53.44330,10.32920

Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:12