Krabbenheider Bach in Gevelsberg

The Krabbenheider Bach extends across 29.60 hectares, featuring wet meadows, reed beds, and tall sedge areas along a mountain creek system.

The natural reserve received its initial protection status in 1999, followed by additional legal recognition and establishment of conservation guidelines in 2001.

Local environmental education programs utilize the reserve's diverse ecosystems to demonstrate the importance of habitat preservation and species protection.

The reserve contains walking paths that allow visitors to observe the natural landscapes while maintaining appropriate distance from protected plant and animal habitats.

Clay banks and gravel bars create varied flow speeds in the creek, supporting different ecological communities throughout the protected zone.

Location: Gevelsberg

Inception: 1999

GPS coordinates: 51.33858,7.33833

Latest update: March 10, 2025 13:37