Wipperaue Eulenbecke, Nature reserve in Marienheide, Germany

Wipperaue Eulenbecke is a 21.9-hectare nature reserve established in 2005 east of Marienheide's centre, stretching along the Wupper, called Wipper in its upper course, from the Höfeler Landstraße (L97) near Holzwipper to the southeastern edge of Fließwipper. It also includes the Bocksiepen valley north of the Brucher Talsperre and the lower Neuenhauser Siefen northwest of Fließwipper.

The reserve received official protection status in 2005 to safeguard the natural habitats and water systems in the region. This decision helped secure the Wipper River and its surrounding ecosystems for future generations.

The name Eulenbecke refers to the Bocksiepen stream valley and the lower Neuenhauser Siefen, both added to the reserve. The Wipper, called Wupper downstream, gives the site its first name element. Visitors can trace these named watercourses along the reserve boundaries.

Marked walking trails run through the reserve, allowing visitors to move through the different zones at a comfortable pace. Spring and early summer offer the best conditions for spotting wildlife and seeing the vegetation at its fullest.

Specialized ecological channels in the wetland areas direct water from a local pond into a larger reservoir system. These corridors allow water and wildlife to move between different parts of the reserve.