Windknollen

The Windknollen summit rises to 363 meters above sea level, featuring short-grass vegetation and shell limestone formations across its extensive territory.

The area played a role during the Battle of Jena and Auerstedt, marked by the Napoleon Stone, and later served as a military training ground until 1990.

The nature reserve spans 185 hectares of land, preserving subcontinental semi-dry grasslands that mirror the landscapes of North American and Mongolian steppes.

Visitors can access multiple hiking trails leading to the summit, where they can observe migratory birds and protected plant species throughout different seasons.

The soil contains numerous waste deposits and remnants from previous military activities, making it a subject of environmental management and rehabilitation efforts.

Location: Thuringia

Elevation above the sea: 362.8 m

GPS coordinates: 50.94853,11.56733

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:04