Drover Heide, Nature reserve in Kreuzau, Germany
The Drover Heide spans 600 hectares, containing 120 hectares of heathland, 290 hectares of forest, and 150 hectares of grazing land for cattle and goats.
The area functioned as a military training ground from 1914 until 2004, when Belgian forces withdrew and the land opened to public access.
The reserve belongs to the Natura 2000 network and holds European bird protection status, supporting more than 130 bird species in their natural habitat.
Visitors must stay on marked paths due to unexploded ordnance from World War II bombardments scattered throughout the protected area.
The site features the ancient Drover-Berg tunnel, dating from Roman times, which channeled water from a spring through geological formations.
Location: Kreuzau
Inception: 2005
GPS coordinates: 50.73040,6.53103
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:11
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