Naturschutzgebiet Bühlchen bei Weißenbach

Naturschutzgebiet Bühlchen bei Weißenbach is a protected area in the Hessian uplands with meadows, forests, and wetlands across varied terrain. The landscape features geological formations like dolines and sinkholes that shape its distinctive character.

This area received official protection status in 1997 after initial conservation efforts began in 1985. The decades of care demonstrate a long-term commitment to preserving this ecologically important landscape.

The Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land offers guided walks where visitors discover the local plant diversity and learn how the geology shapes what grows here. These tours help people understand the connection between the landscape's rock formations and its living nature.

Visitors can reach the area through parking near Dornbergpass along Kreisstrasse 42 or close to Bühlchen along Kreisstrasse 51. Walking through the terrain allows you to observe the different habitats and geological details at your own pace.

The area contains species-rich grasslands on limestone hills where wild orchids, white anemones, and blue gentians flower at different times of year. These rare blooms transform how the landscape looks from season to season.

Location: Großalmerode

Inception: 1997

GPS coordinates: 51.24642,9.85309

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:06