Mittleres Innerstetal mit Kanstein

Mittleres Innerstetal mit Kanstein is a protected area along the Innerste River featuring rocky slopes, gravel bars, and flowing water across multiple towns in Lower Saxony. The site includes moorland, flood plains, and steep riverbanks that together create a varied landscape of different habitats.

The area received protection in 2008, safeguarding medieval mining sites and historic water mills that document the industrial past of the valley. These remains show how people have used and shaped the river valley's resources over many centuries.

The former Cistercian monastery ponds and the French Bridge shape how the valley looks and reveal layers of religious and craft traditions in the landscape. Walking through these areas, visitors encounter the blend of human history and natural surroundings in everyday form.

Access is through marked trails where dogs must be leashed and staying on designated paths is required. These rules protect wildlife and allow visitors to walk safely while keeping disturbance to a minimum.

The area contains rare grasslands with high metal content in the soil, created by historical mining activities and supporting plant species found nowhere else. These specialized habitats are uncommon in Europe.

Location: Langelsheim

Location: Goslar

Location: Wallmoden

Location: Liebenburg

Location: Salzgitter

Location: Haverlah

Location: Sehlde

Location: Heere

Location: Baddeckenstedt

Location: Holle

Location: Bad Salzdetfurth

Inception: 2008

GPS coordinates: 52.08690,10.21970

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:40