Viehweide Am Barstein

Nature Reserve

Nature reserves constitute one of the most important conservation categories in Germany and Austria. The exact definitions vary, but together they combine the conservation of natural landscape, the protection of endangered species and the preservation for scientific interests.

Die „Viehweide am Barstein“ ist ein Relikt der historischen Nutzung von Grünland als Weiden für Ziegen, Schafe und Rinder, wie sie für den Westerwald typisch war. Die „Viehweide am Barstein“ zeichnet sich durch ein Mosaik aus trockenen, feuchten und nassen Wiesenbereichen aus, auf denen besonders angepasste Pflanzengesellschaften vorkommen. Hier gedeihen viele seltene Pflanzen, wie beispielsweise Orchideen und seltene Gräser. Das reiche Blütenangebot der Wiesen lockt zahlreiche, besonders schützenswerte Schmetterlinge an. So beherbergt das Naturschutzgebiet unter anderem ein Vorkommen des Blauschillernden Feuerfalter, der in ganz Hessen nur im Bereich des Hohen Westerwalds verbreitet ist. Darüber hinaus ist das Gebiet auch wichtiges Brutgebiet für hierzulande stark gefährdete und sogar vom Aussterben bedrohte Vogelarten.

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Rules

Entry behavior

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Entering off the beaten path is forbidden

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Entering the area is only allowed on

Designated paths/places

Snow activities

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Winter sport is only allowed on

Designated paths/places

Horse riding activities

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Horse riding is forbidden

Water activities

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Diving is forbidden

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Watercrafts (without motor) is forbidden

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Watercrafts motorized is forbidden

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Water sport is forbidden

Stay activities

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Camping (vehicle/trailer) is forbidden

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Camping is forbidden

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Camping/Bivouac is forbidden

Air activities

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Drones/model planes is forbidden

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Air sport (starting and landing) is forbidden

General behavior

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Dogs with leash is allowed on

Designated paths/places

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Fire is forbidden

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Disposing of waste is forbidden

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Collecting plants is forbidden

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Mushroom collecting is forbidden

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Collecting minerals/fossils is forbidden

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Cutting or injuring trees is forbidden

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Swimming is forbidden

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Bathing animals is forbidden

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Noise (tape recorders, players) is forbidden