Wingertsberg

Wingertsberg is a nature reserve in the Hunsrück's Soonwald. It protects valuable dry grasslands, essential habitats for rare wild plants, plant communities, and threatened animal species, holding significant scientific value.

The Wingertsberg Nature Reserve, nestled in the Hunsrück's Soonwald near Brauweiler in the Bad Kreuznach district, is picturesquely situated on the south-southwest flank of the Halgersberg, overlooking the Simmerbach. Designated a protected area in 1982, its primary purpose is the preservation of its valuable dry grasslands. These distinctive habitats are crucial for rare, wild-growing plants and plant communities facing endangerment. Furthermore, Wingertsberg provides a vital home for various threatened animal species. The conservation of this unique natural landscape holds significant scientific and natural historical importance.