Schweinebruch, Nature reserve in Celle and Lachendorf, Germany
Schweinebruch is a nature reserve covering about 610 hectares with mixed habitats including meadows, forests, and water channels across gently rolling terrain. The area features numerous walking paths that lead through forests and alongside streams.
The area became a protected reserve in 1995 as part of efforts to maintain natural corridors across Lower Saxony. This designation reflected growing recognition of the region's ecological importance.
Local farmers work within the reserve using methods passed down over generations, shaping the meadows and fields that define its character. Their presence creates a landscape where agriculture and nature protection coexist visibly.
Visitors should stay on marked paths and wear appropriate footwear for potentially wet or muddy areas. Spring and early summer are ideal for visiting when wildlife and plant diversity are most visible.
Two stream systems flow through the reserve, the Haberlandbach and Alvernschen Bach, both feeding into a historic irrigation channel that shaped the landscape. These waterways reveal how water management has been central to the area for centuries.
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