Hühnerfeld

The protected area extends over 30 hectares of moorland within the Kaufunger Wald, situated between the Kleine Steinberg and Hühnerfeldberg mountains at 380-460 meters elevation.

The area was designated as a nature reserve in 1968 following concerns about environmental degradation caused by attempts to drain the moorland for forestry after World War II.

The name derives from Hünenfeld, meaning high field, reflecting the agricultural heritage of this region that once encompassed more than 300 hectares of grazing land.

Visitors can explore the reserve exclusively via a wooden boardwalk constructed in 2015, which prevents damage to the sensitive moor ecosystem.

Twenty Icelandic horses and twenty-five cattle maintain the grasslands through grazing, controlling dominant plants and creating space for endangered species to thrive.

Location: Staufenberg

Inception: 1968

GPS coordinates: 51.36610,9.67500

Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:37