"The nature reserve and its immediate surroundings are, with Lippischer and Prussian Velmerstot, the highest peaks in the Eggegebirge. The mountain range, which runs in a north-south direction, forms a climate divide with its high precipitation totals (1200 mm per year) and harsh temperatures. Accordingly, higher low mountain ranges already occur here typical animal and plant species. This transitional character contributes to the special diversity of species in the protected area. Representing many other species, the greater fritillary butterfly and the short-winged bush cricket in the ridge areas indicate the special cool-humid conditions.

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PeterH65 (a.k.a. "Waldorf")

August 23, 2022

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"On the sandstone soils of the nature reserve, species-poor grove beech forests dominate with an increasing proportion of conifers towards the crest. Characteristic species of the herbaceous layer are plant …

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September 2, 2022

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A sporty ascent that is rewarded with an incredibly great view 🥾🍃

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Elevation 430 m

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Location: Horn-Bad Meinberg, Kreis Lippe, Detmold District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Egge East Slope and Lippischer Velmerstot Nature Reserve

1. Lippische Velmerstot – Silberbach Stream in Silberbachtal loop from Leopoldstal

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