Münsterbusch zwischen Hamm und Haumühle, Nature reserve in Stolberg, Germany

Münsterbusch zwischen Hamm und Haumühle is a nature reserve near Stolberg divided into two sections with natural watercourses, metal-enriched grasslands, and oak-hornbeam forests. The Inde River shapes the landscape and creates diverse habitats for specialized species.

The two-part reserve was designated in 1985 under the key number ACK-015, covering about 124 hectares west of Stolberg's centre between Münsterbusch and Atsch. The protected area borders the Brander Wald reserve (ACS-012) and is partly used as the Aachen-Brand military training ground. Its protection targets include heavy-metal grasslands, dry to wet heaths and streamside forests with giant horsetail.

The reserve lies between the Münsterbusch and Atsch districts, and the Inde, called Münsterbach here, flows along its western and south-western edge. The L 221 runs along its northern border. The valley holds numerous old single trees, rows and groups of trees, and part of the area is used as the Aachen-Brand military training ground.

The reserve is easily accessible from the L221 road with marked trails for nature observation. Wear sturdy footwear since the ground can become muddy after rain.

The reserve's heavy-metal grasslands and bristle-grass swards are protected habitats, and the valley holds old individual trees and rows of trees. Part of the area is used as the Aachen-Brand military training ground, and it borders the Brander Wald reserve (ACS-012).