The Wacholderheide Nassenberg nature reserve protects unique landscape elements and extensively used pastures, featuring valuable juniper stands. It's home to specialized plants and animals thriving in this distinctive habitat.
Wacholderheide Nassenberg is a significant nature reserve in Rhineland-Pfalz, Germany. It was established to safeguard a unique cultural landscape characterized by distinctive elements and extensively grazed pastures. Of particular importance are the extensive juniper stands that give this area its name. This heathland provides an indispensable habitat for specialized plant and animal species. The protection aims to preserve these diverse species, along with the unique structure of the juniper heaths, for scientific reasons. It stands as a testament to historical land use and serves as a vital hotspot for biodiversity in the Cochem-Zell region. The conservation of these sensitive ecosystems is crucial for the future of local nature.
| Location | Germany - Rheinland-Pfalz - Cochem-Zell |
| Area | 6.01ha |
| Year of foundation | 1950 |
| IUCN Category | IV |
| DtP ID | 92e97a8d-f3b9-4a3d-a093-4d3154a4b8f5 |
| Name and division |
Rheinland-Pfalz
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| Website | https://naturschutz.rlp.de/ |