Purder Bachtal, Protected natural area in Wipperfürth, Germany.
Purder Bachtal is a protected natural area in Wipperfürth covering 85.5 hectares with varied terrain. The valley contains meadow areas, stream networks, and mixed forest sections that range between 210 and 340 meters in elevation.
The area received official nature reserve status in 2013, marking an important step in protecting the region's natural resources. This designation made it possible to preserve the site permanently for conservation and recreation.
The landscape shows the rural character of Bergisches Land through preserved farmsteads and agriculture that continue traditional land management methods. This use shapes the appearance of the meadows and forests in the valley today.
Visitors can park at the hamlet of Purd and explore the trail network from there. The routes offer good conditions for hiking through the valley and surrounding forests.
The moist grasslands near the stream contain planted alder and ash trees that provide specialized habitats for local wildlife. These deliberate plantings show how protection here includes active efforts to shape and improve habitats.
Location: Wipperfürth
Inception: 2013
GPS coordinates: 51.10430,7.29868
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:10
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