Großer Freeden

Großer Freeden is a nature reserve on a 269-meter hill near Osnabrück. The area combines dense forests with open meadows and provides habitat for various animal species in their natural settings.

Local communities have used this area since medieval times, harvesting timber and grazing livestock in designated zones. These land management practices shaped the hill's appearance over the centuries.

The name refers to open land that once dominated this area. Visitors today see a mix of woodland and meadows that shows how people and nature have coexisted over centuries.

The site is accessible from a parking area with multiple marked trails leading from it. Informational boards along the paths provide details about local plants and animals.

The hill contains rock layers that document different periods of Earth's history and reveal the region's geological development. These formations help visitors understand the natural changes that shaped this landscape over vast stretches of time.

Location: Lower Saxony

Elevation above the sea: 269 m

GPS coordinates: 52.15940,8.09167

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:47