The “Eichenkratt” nature reserve includes a unique population of trees. The name of the area is derived from the North German word “Kratt”, which means oak thickets, and is explained by the impression that the trees seem to be missing the trunk, so that the oaks only consist of the treetop.

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oaks stand here as seldom seen

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This unique tree population is located on the "Liebenauer Weg", near the Januarsberg, in the direction of Deblinghausen. The nature reserve "Eichenkratt" is 1.89 hectares and was already placed under nature protection on September 2, 1939.
The name of this legendary oak stock is derived from the North German word "Kratt" = oak scrub and is explained by the impression that the trees seem to lack the trunk, so the oaks only consist of the treetop.

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1. Singletrail with ramps – Januarsberg Shelter loop from Liebenau

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2. Wesertor Bridge – Binner Gorge loop from Nienburg (Weser)

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3. Wooden Bridge in Lemker Marsch – Wesertor Bridge loop from Drakenburg

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Location: Steyerberg, Nienburg/Weser, Landkreis Nienburg/Weser, Lower Saxony, Germany

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Eichenkratt Nature Reserve

1. Singletrail with ramps – Januarsberg Shelter loop from Liebenau

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3. Wooden Bridge in Lemker Marsch – Wesertor Bridge loop from Drakenburg

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