Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Kellerwald-Edersee National Park in Hesse

Naturpark Kellerwald-Edersee: Protected Landscape Geography and Map Context

Mapping the forest ridges and reservoir shores of northern Hessen

Examine the geographic foundation of Naturpark Kellerwald-Edersee, a sprawling protected area in northern Hessen. The landscape is characterized by its expansive ancient beech forests, deep valleys, and the Edersee reservoir. This entry provides a detailed look at the park's low mountain terrain, elevation ranges, and the ecological connectivity between its wooded ridges and surrounding river systems.

Area

595.25 km²

Established

2001

Relief

Mountain

Climate

Temperate

Auf den Hesseln bei Naumburg Nature Reserve: Protected Landscape and Geography Atlas

A calcareous grassland mosaic within the Kassel district of Hesse

This protected area in northern Hesse encompasses a complex relief of Triassic mussel limestone slopes and alluvial woodland. The site highlights the importance of managed limestone dry grasslands and former quarry habitats in supporting specialized flora, serving as a concentrated example of habitat diversity within the surrounding agricultural landscape.

Area

0.196 km²

Established

1996

Relief

Upland

Climate

Temperate

Naturpark Habichtswald: Protected Landscape and Basalt Terrain Atlas in Northern Hesse

Exploration of forested ridges and medieval castle ruins.

Explore the geographic identity of Naturpark Habichtswald, a prominent protected landscape in northern Hesse. This record covers the park's volcanic basalt hills, broad wooded ridges, and the diverse historical ruins that define its unique topographic character across the Habichtswälder Bergland.

Area

474.28 km²

Established

1962

Relief

Mountain

Climate

Temperate

Naturschutzgebiet Orketal Nature Reserve: Protected Brook Valley and Floodplain Geography

Regional conservation landmark in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Naturschutzgebiet Orketal protects a continuous stretch of the Orke brook, featuring a rich assembly of floodplain meadows and nutrient-poor grassland habitats. Documented for its role in maintaining healthy freshwater ecosystems and supporting breeding populations of kingfishers and grey wagtails, the reserve forms a critical link in the broader Medebacher Bucht ecological network.

Area

1.98 km²

Established

1999

Climate

Temperate

Scope

Terrestrial

Naturschutzgebiet Grotenberg bei Welleringhausen: Mapped Nature Reserve in Waldeck-Frankenberg

A preserved dry grassland landscape in the eastern Sauerland mountains.

This protected area represents a crucial remnant of silicate dry grassland in the Waldeck-Frankenberg district. Known for its diabase-rich volcanic substrate and successful habitat restoration through traditional Heidschnucken sheep grazing, the reserve offers a compact window into the upland ecology of the eastern Sauerland mountain region.

Area

0.198 km²

Established

1992

IUCN

IV

Glockenborn bei Bründersen Nature Reserve: Regional Geography and Wetland Protected Areas

A mapped overview of wetland terrain in northern Hesse

Glockenborn bei Bründersen offers a focused look at how managed wetlands integrate into the agricultural landscape of northern Hesse. Known for its distinct shallow lakes and bird-rich environments, this nature reserve serves as an essential case study in ecological restoration and the maintenance of open grazing lands within a protected boundary.

Area

0.07 km²

Established

2004

Naturschutzgebiet Osterntal: Protected Valley Mosaic and Regional Geography

Explore nature reserve boundaries and ecological terrain in Hochsauerlandkreis.

Naturschutzgebiet Osterntal protects a distinct valley mosaic in the eastern Sauerland, featuring rare wet grasslands and nutrient-poor meadows. This nature reserve provides essential habitat connectivity within the broader European Bird Protection Area, showcasing the region's managed pastoral landscape and varied topography.

Area

0.064 km²

Established

2003

Relief

Upland

Climate

Temperate

Naturschutzgebiet Ölfetal: Mapped Boundaries and Grassland Ecosystems in the Sauerland

A regional protected nature reserve near Medebach

Naturschutzgebiet Ölfetal offers a detailed look into the meadow-and-stream ecology of the Sauerland uplands. Stretching along the Ölfe river, the reserve features a complex mosaic of wet and dry meadow habitats that support specific plant species and local grassland bird populations. Its protected status maintains a vital stream corridor that bridges agricultural zones and broader ecological networks within eastern North Rhine-Westphalia.

Area

0.124 km²

Established

2003

Relief

Lowland

Scope

Terrestrial