Ahsewiesen - nature trail south of Lippborg

Radeln nach Zahlen / Outdooractive Touren / Ahsewiesen - nature trail south of Lippborg

Wet meadows, large floodplains - this is the Ahsewiesen wet meadow area in the western district of Soest. One of the largest populations of curlews in South Südwestfalen breeds here.

You can observe numerous bird species from two viewing points.

Tour starting point:

Parking lot in Heintrop at the clubhouse next to the sports field

Tour destination point:

Parking lot in Heintrop at the clubhouse next to the sports field

Properties:

Fauna
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The restored Sändkers Mühle windmill is located in Heintrop, right next to the parking lot of the clubhouse. Around five kilometers to the east, there is a beautiful local history museum in the historic village of Kirchwelver.

Length

8 km

Time

2:00 Std.

Elevation ascent

17 m

Elevation descent

17 m

Altitude (Minimum)

67 m

Altitude (Maximum)

79 m

Condition

Difficulty

Adventure

Landscape

Recommended seasons

J F M A M J J A S O N D

The Ahsewiesen nature reserve with its wet meadows and floodplains is home to one of the largest breeding populations of curlews in the district of Soest. Other typical breeding bird species include lapwing, shoveler, little grebe, water rail, marsh harrier, meadow pipit and reed warbler. Many migratory birds use the large areas of flooded grassland in winter and spring. These include wading bird species such as wood sandpipers or
greenshank and duck species such as pintail, wigeon and teal.

The species-rich smooth oat and wet meadows provide a habitat for rare plant species. The meadow silau is found in the wetter, but not wet meadows, but felt sedge, brook carnation, narrow-leaved hornwort and strawberry clover also grow here.

Parking lot at the sports field

Sändkers Mill in Heintrop

Natural resources Ahsewiesen

Aussichtsturm Ahsewiese

Natural resources Contractual nature conservation

Natural treasures tree frog

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Directions

The Ahsewiesen nature reserve can be explored on foot or by bike. From the parking lot, head into the village of Hultrop. There, turn south at the Northoff distillery. The "Auenland" cycle route takes you to both observation points. To the east of the area is a nine-metre-high observation tower, which offers a fantastic panoramic view of the protected area. A farm track takes you to the observation hut in the west. Both observation points can only be reached via steps. The path between them leads along wet meadows.

Getting there

You can reach the Ahsewiesen via the B 475 south of Lippborg.Address for navigation: Heintroper Straße 2-3, 59510 Heintrop (Lippetal)GPS (UTM): 32 U 433941, 5722711Google coordinates: 51.651352, 8.045058

Parking

Parking lot on the B 475 in Heintrop (at the clubhouse next to the sports field)

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