ノルトゼールの天然記念物・トップ20

The "Alter Steinbruch Liekwegen" nature reserve encompasses a 22-hectare former sandstone quarry on the northern slope of the Bückeberge hills, owned by the district of Schaumburg. A nature trail has been established within the reserve. Visitors can learn about the importance of the quarry habitat and its biodiversity at two circular routes (1.7 km and 2.3 km long) and five information stations.

Obernkirchen sandstone is among the highest quality sandstones in Germany. Cologne Cathedral was partially built with this sandstone.

In the LIFE BOVAR project, NABU Lower Saxony is dedicated - together with its project and cooperation partners - to the management of the yellow-bellied toad and other endangered amphibian species as well as the targeted development of dynamic habitats for species protection. The most important goals of the project are the implementation of practical species protection measures for endangered amphibian species, the restoration and optimization of favorable habitat conditions and the strengthening of the biotope network through stepping stones and partial re-settlement in order to connect isolated populations. The target species yellow-bellied toad, midwife toad, natterjack toad and great crested newt are to benefit from this. In addition, a contribution is to be made to the restoration of the species' original distribution area. Source: https://niedersachsen.nabu.de/tiere-und-pflanzen/aktionen-und-projekte/life-bovar/31096.html

I was amazed by this huge collection of beautiful boulders. All carefully placed. And then there's the great barbecue hut in the middle. Hats off to what the people here have created.

The forest area of the Loccum Monastery (approx. 650 ha) is located about ten kilometers west of Lake Steinhude and comprises six sub-areas (forest locations) of different sizes. The majority are located in Lower Saxony (Nienburg district), a smaller part belongs to North Rhine-Westphalia (Minden-Lübbecke district). The forest largely falls under the category of "historically old forest locations". Alternating forest landscapes and a well-developed, park-like path system make the monastery forest an experience for every visitor. Source: https://www.kloster-loccum.de/das-kloster/klosterforst

This is a really weird place. Dozens maybe hundreds of boulders lie around in the forest unasked. The plaque by the refuge sheds some light on the story.

The boulder forest is almost inconspicuous and mystical

Display boards provide information about the monastic pond economy.