Recorded Earthquake History and Seismic Data for the Bleicheröder Berge Protected Landscape

Westliche Hainleite Nature Reserve: Mapping the Protected Ridgeline Landscapes of Northern Thuringia

A study of forest escarpments, erosional valleys, and Natura 2000 ecological connectivity

Westliche Hainleite is a protected nature reserve in Thuringia defined by its steep ridgeline escarpments and transitionary geography between the Hainleite range and the Dün hills. This area preserves a mosaic of woodland, cliff, and slope habitats, maintaining essential ecological continuity across the northern German hill country. Its topography is characterized by deep erosional gullies and named summits like Der Berg, which create a distinctive vertical profile within the regional landscape.

Area

9.459 km²

Established

2004

IUCN

IV

Keulaer Wald Nature Reserve: Geographic Overview of the Dün Plateau Forest in Thuringia

Mapped beech-dominated plenterwald and limestone escarpment terrain

Located in northern Thuringia, Keulaer Wald is a designated nature reserve characterized by its continuous beech canopy on shell limestone bedrock. This site serves as a vital protected area within the regional forest belt, offering high-elevation viewpoints over the surrounding Eichsfeld Basin and the distant Harz mountain range.

Area

2.97 km²

Established

1961

Relief

Mountain

Climate

Temperate

Wöbelsburg Nature Reserve: Protected Plateau Landscapes and Geography in Thuringia, Germany

Mapped shell limestone escarpment and Iron Age hillfort site.

Wöbelsburg offers a focused look at the rugged Muschelkalk terrain characteristic of the northwestern Hainleite. As a protected nature reserve, the site features a prominent mountain spur that drops steeply toward the Wipper lowland, providing a clear example of geological undercutting and plateau formation in central Germany.

Area

0.659 km²

Established

1961

Relief

Upland

Water

Minor water

Bodenstein Nature Reserve: Geographic Atlas and Protected Area Context in Thuringia

Limestone escarpments and ravine landscapes of the Eichsfeld

Bodenstein is a protected nature reserve featuring a distinctive limestone escarpment along the Ohmgebirgsplateau. The terrain encompasses a series of hilltops and ravines shaped by geological shifts, serving as a key reference site for the forest ecosystems and spring-fed hydrological networks found across the Thuringia region.

Area

1.335 km²

Established

1961

IUCN

IV

Relief

Upland

Sülzensee, Mackenröder Wald: A Detailed Look at Thuringia's Protected Nature Reserve

Exploring the beech forest landscapes and stream-carved terrain of northern Thuringia.

Sülzensee, Mackenröder Wald is a protected nature reserve in northern Thuringia known for its expansive beech forests and diverse geological foundation. Spanning over 280 hectares, the area features undulating ridges, deep-cut stream valleys, and a unique position atop the Elbe-Weser watershed. This geography-focused overview details the reserve's status as a corridor for wildlife and its significant role in regional habitat conservation.

Area

2.802 km²

Established

2000

IUCN

IV

Grenzstreifen zwischen Teistungen und Ecklingerode Protected Nature Reserve Mapping

Conservation corridor within the Landkreis Eichsfeld regional geography.

Located in the Eichsfeld district of Thuringia, the Grenzstreifen zwischen Teistungen und Ecklingerode nature reserve functions as a vital segment of the trans-European Green Belt. This protected area showcases an elongated, structural diversity of beech forest ecosystems and meadowlands shaped by natural succession. Review the mapped boundaries and topographical characteristics of this significant corridor that bridges modern forestry and historical conservation.

Area

1.477 km²

Established

2000

IUCN

IV

Relief

Upland

Kühmstedter Berg Nature Reserve: A Protected Landscape and Archaeological Site in Thuringia

Examining forest ecology and medieval earthworks on a central German ridge

Kühmstedter Berg stands as a protected nature reserve in Thuringia, characterized by its Muschelkalk geology and established beech-rich oak and hornbeam woodland. This site maps a critical intersection of natural forest habitat and historical land use, featuring visible remnants of a Bronze Age tumulus cemetery and the defensive lines of the medieval Mühlhäuser Landgraben.

Area

0.387 km²

Established

1961

Relief

Upland

Scope

Terrestrial

Flachstal Nature Reserve: Geographic Profile and Protected Valley Landscapes in Thuringia

Ecologically rich calcareous dry valley and protected habitat mosaic

Flachstal represents a significant nature reserve within Thuringia, defined by its steep flanks of Muschelkalk limestone and centuries of traditional sheep grazing. This dry valley functions as both a hotspot for grassland species and a vital climate corridor for the surrounding plateau. The site offers an opportunity to study the intersection of geological history, fossil-rich streambeds, and modern conservation management within the Natura 2000 network.

Area

1.876 km²

Established

1999

IUCN

IV

Relief

Upland