A nature reserve has emerged from a former limestone quarry in Rheine, Westphalia. The protected area on the Rheine forest hill contains beech forests, excavation lakes, dry grassland and quarry edges, where great fossils can be found. Fossilized shells, snails or ammonites testify that the rock that makes up the mountain formed the bottom of a sea in the Cretaceous period. Guided tours are often offered in the adjacent Middel quarry, which is still active. There are many fossils to be found there - a special experience for children!

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April 25, 2022

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Biologists were able to find a good dozen different species of wild roses and orchids here, including species that, like the small-flowered rose (rosa micrantha), are on the red list of species threatened with extinction.

The fact that so many plant species occur here is mainly due to the fact that the forest hill consists of a number of small, very different biotopes. Different forms of deciduous forest, extensively cultivated grassland, a clean lake and newly overgrown limestone areas lie right next to each other. In order to preserve the ecologically valuable dry grassland, sheep and goats graze here regularly.

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Holger

December 6, 2021

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Always an experience. Beautiful views and great nature.

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1. Limestone quarry on the forest hill – Rheine Water Reservoir loop from NSG Waldhuegel

9.94km

02:36

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of Lake Kalksee – Goat pen in NSG Waldhügel loop from Rheine

4.85km

01:18

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Rheine from Waldhuegel – View of Lake Kalksee loop from Hauenhorst

7.57km

02:01

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 70 m

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Location: Rheine, Kreis Steinfurt, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Limestone quarry on the forest hill – Rheine Water Reservoir loop from NSG Waldhuegel

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