Wehrholz

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.

Das Naturschutzgebiet „Wehrholz“ ist ein reines Waldgebiet. Es umfasst überwiegend einen naturnahen und besonders artenreichen Kalkbuchenwald mit reicher Krautschicht und einem hohen Anteil an Starkholz, also Bäumen mit immensem Stammumfang, sowie einen kleineren Eichen-Hainbuchen-Wald. Da in Mittelhessen Kalk als Untergrundgestein sehr selten ist, sind die hier auftretenden kleinräumigen Waldgesellschaften mit ihren spezifischen, an die Bodenverhältnisse angepassten Arten im Unterwuchs eine echte Rarität. Hier kommen seltene und besonders schützenswerter Pflanzen, wie beispielsweise zahlreiche Orchideen vor. Bemerkenswert ist auch das Vorkommen des Rosskümmels, welcher typischerweise auf kalkhaltigen Böden gedeiht, jedoch nur selten in Hessen vertreten ist. Hierzulande ist seine Verbreitung auf die Kalkgebiete um Wetzlar beschränkt.

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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 is forbidden

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Camping (vehicle/trailer) is forbidden

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Camping/Bivouac is forbidden

Air activities

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Air sport (starting and landing) is forbidden

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Drones/model planes 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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Fishing is forbidden

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Noise (tape recorders, players) is forbidden