Hügelgräber-Heide bei Kirchlinteln

The nature reserve spans 7.9 hectares of heathland and mixed forest with pine trees, birch trees, red oaks, and douglas firs.

The area contains 18 burial mounds dating from the Bronze Age between 2500 and 1400 BC, located along important trade routes.

Medieval farmers used heather sheep for wool production and fertilizer, leading to the term 'Plackerei' for physically demanding work.

Visitors can access the reserve via marked trails from Kirchlinteln, with information panels and benches placed along the walking paths.

The protected area maintains its landscape through grazing by heath sheep, preserving the traditional appearance of the Lüneburg Heath.

Location: Kirchlinteln

Inception: 1936

GPS coordinates: 52.93170,9.31639

Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:24