Hönnetal, Nature reserve in Balve, Germany.
The Hönnetal nature reserve extends along the Hönne River, featuring limestone cliffs, diverse forests, and numerous caves within its 144 hectares.
The German government established this protected area in 1979, with additional conservation measures implemented through a completed legal process in 2015.
The reserve maintains essential habitats for endangered species, including the Bechstein's bat and greater mouse-eared bat listed in German conservation records.
Visitors must follow strict regulations prohibiting access to caves and rock formations to protect sensitive ecosystems and maintain natural habitats.
The Hönne River has carved deep channels through Devonian limestone, creating distinctive geological formations and specialized vegetation communities.
Location: Balve
Inception: 1979
GPS coordinates: 51.38441,7.85034
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:08
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