Eiberg

Eiberg is a hill reaching 230 meters above sea level in North Rhine-Westphalia with protected heathlands and juniper groves across about 19 hectares of protected land. The area forms a nature reserve with varied soil types and diverse plant life.

The area witnessed two significant conflicts: a battle during the Thirty Years' War in 1638 and another military event connected to 1813. A commemorative stone on the summit marks these historical moments.

The name Eiberg refers to the oak trees that once grew in this region of the Lipper Bergland. The heathlands and juniper groves seen today reflect how people have shaped the landscape over time.

Hiking trails start from nearby Valdorf and wind through the hill area with several kilometers of marked paths. The ground can be uneven in places, so sturdy footwear is advisable for exploring the reserve.

The summit holds over one thousand glacial boulders of granite and porphyry scattered across the slopes. These stones were transported by ancient ice sheets and create a distinctive rocky character on the slopes.