The Sistig-Krekeler Heide represents one of the few remaining remnants, a formerly landscape-defining heather, acidic grasslands and wet meadows of the Eifel.

With the exception of the spruce forests on the edge, grassland areas and heaths with different nutrient levels and moisture levels characterize the area.

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August 23, 2020

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A few years ago this Garden of Eden almost happened because the farmers no longer cultivated the poor-yielding areas or planted them with spruce trees. But the rescue came on …

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June 11, 2020

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For nature lovers and passionate photographers, a visit to the NSG Sistig-Krekeler Heide is particularly worthwhile in June. In addition to countless bees, grasshoppers and butterflies, you will find many …

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1. Geißgasse Sunken Lane – View of Sistig-Krekeler Heide loop from Wildenburg

11.1km

03:03

170m

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2. Geißgasse Sunken Lane – Stream and view of Wildenburg Castle loop from Krekel

12.5km

03:32

260m

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

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3. Entrance to Steinfeld Abbey – Steinfeld Monastery loop from Urft (Steinfeld)

17.9km

04:57

310m

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

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Elevation 600 m

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Location: Kall, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Sistig-Krekeler Heide Nature Reserve

1. Geißgasse Sunken Lane – View of Sistig-Krekeler Heide loop from Wildenburg

2. Geißgasse Sunken Lane – Stream and view of Wildenburg Castle loop from Krekel

3. Entrance to Steinfeld Abbey – Steinfeld Monastery loop from Urft (Steinfeld)

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