--- title: "Moorstich" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/moorstich" description: "The Bad Meinberg sulphur moor contains minerals, oestrogenic substances, tannic acids, resins, humic and humus acids, sulphur, sulphides and hydrogen sulphide. It is fed and enriched by sulphurous springs. Traces of many plants such as brown mosses, grasses and clover, but also alder and birch can be found in the peat, depending on the state of extraction.The Bad Meinberg sulphur moor has been extracted since 1929, just one kilometer as the crow flies from the historic spa park.The moor area is divided into 16 fields, from which 3,000 to 4,000 cubic metres of moor can be extracted per year. Only one field is used at a time. Only after 15 years is the moor cut again in a depleted field. The peat used in the therapy is returned to its place of origin after treatment. This moor recycling requires long rest periods so that the moor can recover." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/186608/2be966a221befb3596623bc6e30fe10588cbd531ab7394a6728709b5d4874fc6/.png" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Moorstich ========= - Nature discovery trail - nature experiences - various Moorlandschaft mit Schilf, Gräsern und grün bedecktem Wasser vor einem Waldrand The Bad Meinberg sulphur moor contains minerals, oestrogenic substances, tannic acids, resins, humic and humus acids, sulphur, sulphides and hydrogen sulphide. It is fed and enriched by sulphurous springs. Traces of many plants such as brown mosses, grasses and clover, but also alder and birch can be found in the peat, depending on the state of extraction. The Bad Meinberg sulphur moor has been extracted since 1929, just one kilometer as the crow flies from the historic spa park. The moor area is divided into 16 fields, from which 3,000 to 4,000 cubic metres of moor can be extracted per year. Only one field is used at a time. Only after 15 years is the moor cut again in a depleted field. The peat used in the therapy is returned to its place of origin after treatment. This moor recycling requires long rest periods so that the moor can recover. Read more Good to know ------------ Directions & Parking facilities On foot, by car or by public transport. Read more License (master data) GesUndTourismus Horn-Bad Meinberg GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Gastronomy - Food & Beverage - café - pub - ice cream parlor - Accomodations - Holiday apartment - Holiday apartment - Hotel - Package - Individual offer - Place of interest - Historic site - Nature discovery trail - Nature discovery trail - Tours 10.38 km - Themed trail 51.81 km - Long-distance hiking trail 4.78 km - Themed trail Contact Im stillen Tal 32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg