Exquisite nature: calcareous grassland near Ossendorf
- 2:30 h
- 6.64 km
- 81 m
- 81 m
- 165 m
- 246 m
- 81 m
- Start: Parking lot on the K 25 opposite the Germeta fountain
- Destination: Parking lot on the K 25 opposite the Germeta fountain
A good 7000 years ago, humans began clearing the forest in the Warbuger Börde in order to cultivate the fertile soil. The Börde is one of the oldest cultivated landscapes in Central Europe. Over the past millennia, the landscape has been completely transformed to meet the demands of man. There are hardly any remnants of the natural landscape here, but there is evidence of old forms of farming. They can be found above all on the outskirts of the Börde and in the Diemel Valley, in the form of semi-arid grasslands, colourful flowering meadows and orchards and shallow limestone shards.
Enjoy the summer blooms of the meadows and fields, the Mediterranean flair around the Heinturm and go in search of clues on the 6.5-kilometre hike. With the free app for smartphones and iPads, GPS-supported info points await you with interesting audio stories about the special features along the way.
Good to know
Pavements
- Unknown (12%)Street (1%)Asphalt (31%)Gravel (28%)Trail (20%)Path (9%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- The Exquisite Nature logo (style with a leaf on a white background) is also the trail marker for the route.
Tour information
Labelling
Loop Road
Mainly Sunny
Equipment
- Cap/hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes and hiking poles are recommended.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereComing from the B7 (Warburg - Ossendorf), turn onto the B252 towards the A44. After approx. 1 km turn right into the K25 to Germete. The parking lot is on the left immediately before entering the village.ParkingThere is a free public parking lot directly at the starting point.Public transportationHere is the timetable information for the "Am Heinberg" stop. Start the tour directly from there or follow the main road for approx. 650 meters to the starting point.
Additional information
You can find all of the Exquisite Nature adventure areas at www.erlesene-natur.de.
Further information specifically about the limestone grassland adventure area near Ossendorf, the link to download the GPS app and the audio stories can be found here.Contact person
License (master data)
Landschaftsstation im Kreis Höxter e.V.
Safety guidelines
- Steep incline on the serpentine path up to the Heinberg, hiking poles are helpful here. Sun protection/caps are highly recommended on this south-facing slope. Apart from this section, the trail is easy to walk.
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