Leutratal und Cospoth, Protected area in Jena and Bucha, Germany.
The Leutratal und Cospoth reserve spans 582.9 hectares across a valley with limestone bedrock, beech forests, and meadows near Jena.
The protected area, established in 1961, underwent significant expansion in 2007 from 141.5 to 582.9 hectares to enhance conservation measures.
Scientists and researchers frequently visit this natural laboratory to study the interactions between diverse plant species and ecological processes.
Visitors must stay on marked paths throughout the reserve, with specific routes designated for cycling and educational activities.
The reserve contains 26 orchid species and specialized limestone grasslands, supporting rare trees like wild service tree and wild pear.
Location: Jena
Location: Bucha
Inception: 1961
GPS coordinates: 50.87010,11.55070
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:37
Mönchsberg (Jena)
2.5 km
Saalebrücke A4 Jena
3.6 km
Trießnitz
2.9 km
Jenaer Forst
2.1 km
St. Nikolaus (Leutra)
1 km
Vorwerk Cospoth
1.6 km
Dorfkirche Winzerla
3.2 km
Dorfkirche Göschwitz
3.1 km
St. Laurentius
3.5 km
Dorfkirche Dürrengleina
1.6 km
Spitzenberg-Schießplatz Rothenstein-Borntal
2.4 km
Kirche Christi Himmelfahrt
3.8 km
Saint Hubertus Church
1.1 km
St. Bonifatius
2.3 km
St. Michaelis (Bucha)
2.9 km
Dorfkirche Coppanz
3.7 km
GalaxSea
3.8 km
Landschaftsschutzgebiet Trießnitz
3 km
Wasserturm Jena-Göschwitz
3.5 km
Obermühle Leutra
1.4 km
Jugendzentrum Hugo
3.5 km
Friedhof Göschwitz
2.9 km
Mergelgrube Göschwitz
2.6 km
Hahnengrundweg 4
3.8 km
Mühle Maua
3.4 km
War memorial Bucha (near Jena)
3 km
Steinbogenbrücke Ammerbach
3.8 km
Alte Göschwitzer Autobahnbrücke
3.3 kmReviews
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