Langheck bei Nittel

Nature Reserve

Description & Map

Langheck bei Nittel is a protected area on the Upper Mosel, famed for its warmth-loving calcareous grasslands. This species-rich habitat supports rare orchids, diverse insects, and birds, preserved for its ecological and scientific value.

Langheck bei Nittel is a vital nature reserve on the Upper Mosel, distinguished by its unique warmth-loving calcareous grassland complex. Historically used for grazing and mowing, the nutrient-poor soil fostered an exceptionally species-rich plant community. The area is protected to preserve, restore, and develop this diverse habitat. It holds supra-regional importance for habitat and species protection, and ecological networking, especially for its calcareous grasslands, dry scrub, dry forest fragments, lean oat-grass meadows, and thermophilic, flower-rich fringe communities. Langheck provides a crucial refuge for endangered animal and plant species, including numerous bird, insect, and rare orchid species like the Man Orchid, Purple Orchid, Butterfly-orchid, Pyramidal Orchid, Lizard Orchid, and Bee Orchid. Its significance also extends to scientific and cultural-historical reasons.

General information
Location Germany - Rheinland-Pfalz - Trier-Saarburg
Area 42.25ha
Year of foundation 2006
IUCN Category IV
DtP ID b035c06c-ca9a-4ff5-b69f-ecb6a62b459d
Responsible Organization
Name and division Rheinland-Pfalz
Website https://naturschutz.rlp.de/

Rules

Entry behavior

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Entering off the beaten path is forbidden

Cycling activities

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Cycling is only allowed on

Officially public dedicated streets/places

Horse riding activities

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Horse riding is only allowed on

Designated paths/places

Motorized activities

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Motor vehicle is only allowed on

Officially public dedicated streets/places

Stay activities

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Camping is forbidden

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Camping/Bivouac is forbidden

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Camping (vehicle/trailer) is forbidden

Air activities

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Drones/model planes is forbidden

General behavior

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Disposing of waste is forbidden

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Fire is forbidden

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Dogs with leash is allowed

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Cutting or injuring trees is forbidden

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Collecting plants is forbidden

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Mushroom collecting is forbidden

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Photographing/filming is forbidden

Verboten ist es Tiere an ihren Nist-, Brut-, Wohn- oder Zufluchtsstätten aufzusuchen, zu fotografieren oder zu filmen.

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Noise (tape recorders, players) is forbidden

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