Naturschutzgebiet "Lippeniederung"

The “Lippeniederung between Bad Lippspringe and Mastbruch” nature reserve covers an area of approximately 160 hectares, stretching along both sides of a roughly five-kilometer-long stretch of the Lippe River. In this area, the Lippe features an interesting alternation between steep and flat banks. In addition, remnants of the former rafting industry can still be seen: ditches that were used to flood the meadows, both to irrigate them and to fertilize them with the lime contained in the water.

The nature reserve is home to numerous plant and animal species. For example, a total of 25 dragonfly species have been identified. In addition, the wet habitats and bodies of water serve as habitats and breeding grounds for numerous bird species, such as the kingfisher, dipper, whitethroat, and lapwing.