Westruper Heide, Protected nature reserve in Haltern am See, Germany.
The Westruper Heide spans 90 hectares of sandy terrain, featuring extensive heathland areas with juniper groves and diverse plant communities.
The area received protected status in 1937, following centuries of traditional farming practices that transformed the original forest into heathland.
Local conservation groups and grazing sheep maintain the landscape, continuing methods that date back to historical heath farming traditions.
Multiple entry points exist from parking areas along Hullerner Street and Flaesheimer Dam, with accessible paths available from Hotel Seehof.
The reserve contains the last remaining large dwarf shrub heaths in Westphalia, providing habitat for endangered species like smooth snakes and woodlarks.
Location: Haltern am See
Inception: 1937
GPS coordinates: 51.73720,7.23673
Latest update: March 20, 2025 01:17
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