Die Burg, Nature reserve in Marl and Recklinghausen, Germany
Die Burg is a nature reserve in Marl and Recklinghausen covering around 146 hectares with oak forests, areas of dead wood, and floodplain zones along waterways. The site contains multiple habitats accessible by walking paths, with certain sections set aside specifically for wildlife protection.
The reserve was officially designated in 1983 and received additional legal protections in 2012 to strengthen conservation measures. An ancient Carolingian circular rampart within the area points to early fortification structures and gave the site its name.
An ancient Carolingian circular rampart within the protected area gives the site its name and represents regional historical fortification structures.
The area is accessible by walking paths that provide access to different sections of the reserve. Visitors should be aware that certain zones are restricted to protect wildlife and should be approached respectfully.
The waterways support brown trout and bullhead, fish species requiring clean and cold water conditions. These river areas also provide ideal nesting sites where kingfishers excavate their breeding burrows.
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