Hasenwinkel

Hasenwinkel is a 6.2-hectare protected area in Thuringia featuring natural lakes, tall herb communities, and meadows. The landscape displays a mix of different natural habitats within a compact space.

The area was placed under protection in 1939, making it one of Germany's early conservation initiatives. This decision allowed ecologically valuable land to be preserved for future generations.

The reserve forms part of a broader European protection network that connects local conservation efforts with international standards. Visitors can observe how this approach preserves diverse habitats side by side.

Spring and summer offer the best conditions for visiting, when plants are full and wildlife is most active. Sturdy footwear and care with wet ground are important, as the lakes and meadows make parts of the terrain boggy.

The area contains sixteen distinct habitat types, including specialized dry grasslands with rare orchids. This diversity in such a small space makes it special for botanists and nature watchers.