Gernsdorfer Weidekämpe protects valuable wet meadows, extensively used pastures, and hedges. It's a refuge for rare plants, butterflies, and amphibians along the natural Bichelbach stream.
The Gernsdorfer Weidekämpe nature reserve preserves a unique cultural landscape near Wilnsdorf. It safeguards species-rich wet meadows, extensively used pastures, and valuable hedgerow structures that have evolved over centuries. This area is vital for the conservation of rare and endangered plant and animal species adapted to these specific habitats. Among them are specialized orchids like marsh-orchids, a diverse range of butterflies, and various amphibian species. The natural Bichelbach stream, with its floodplain areas, is a central feature and an important ecological corridor. Gernsdorfer Weidekämpe offers a representative glimpse into a valuable natural landscape, significant for both its biodiversity and for scientific study.
| Location | Germany - North Rhine-Westphalia - Siegen-Wittgenstein |
| Area | 1.01km² |
| IUCN Category | IV |
| DtP ID | 17fe2e0b-ab4e-4a99-886e-1c6b9ac1055d |
| Name and division |
Nordrhein-Westfalen-Stiftung
Naturschutz, Heimat- und Kulturpflege |
| Website | https://www.nrw-stiftung.de |
| Address |
Roßstraße 133
40476 Düsseldorf Germany |
Designated paths/places
It is prohibited to visit, photograph, or film animals at their nesting, breeding, living, or refuge sites.
