Dhünntal und Linnefetal mit Seitentälern, nature reserve in Germany
The Dhünntal and Linnefetal area is a protected nature reserve with wide, shallow valleys where streams flow through forests and meadows. The landscape features steep forested slopes, damp riparian forests with alder and ash trees, and spring zones where water emerges naturally from the ground.
The area received protected status in the year 2000 to preserve its landscape and habitats. Before this, the region was shaped by mills and small farms that used the water power of the streams, traces of which remain visible as ruins today.
The stream valleys show traces of old mills and farming activities that shaped the landscape for centuries. These remnants remind visitors how water power once drove local life and economy in these valleys.
The area is accessible via simple hiking paths where you can explore the landscape at a leisurely pace and enjoy the quiet surroundings. Stay on marked paths, avoid leaving trash, and respect plants and animals to help keep the environment protected.
The area is home to rare species such as kingfishers, gray herons, and the brook lamprey, an ancient fish recognizable by its circular mouth opening. These special species depend on an undisturbed natural environment and make this region an important refuge.
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