Further Moor

Further Moor is a nature reserve covering 42 hectares of wetland and heath with specialized plants such as narrow-leaved cotton grass, bell heather, and bog lily. The vegetation reflects the wet and acidic soil conditions typical of moorland habitats in this region.

The area received protection status in 1936 to preserve its heath and moorland, then gained designation as a nature reserve in 1950. These two steps marked growing recognition of the ecological value of such habitats.

The moor forms part of the Bergische Heideterrasse landscape system and helps connect several protected areas together. Traditional sheep herding shapes how the land looks and allows plants and small creatures to move between different sections.

The area is closed to public entry, but you can observe the surrounding landscape from the hiking parking area on Bergische Landstraße near Langenfeld-Immigrath. Bringing binoculars helps you see wildlife and plants from a distance.

A flock of around 300 sheep helps maintain biodiversity by carrying plant seeds in their wool and moving small creatures between different moorland sections. This unconventional land management approach has proven effective at preserving ecological diversity.