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Ahsewiesen – Wet meadows south of Lippborg
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AhsewiesenPhoto: Natalia Jaworski, Arbeitsgemeinschaft Biologischer Umweltschutz im Kreis Soest e.V
Wet meadows and large flood zones – that is the Ahsewiesen wet meadows nature reserve in the western corner of the District of Soest. It is home to one of the largest breeding populations of the Curlew in South Westphalia.
Two observation points allow you to observe numerous bird species.
easy
Distance 8 km
2:00 h
17 m
17 m
79 m
67 m
The Ahsewiesen nature reserve with its wet meadows and flood zones is home to one of the largest breeding population of Curlew in the District of Soest. Other typical breeding birds are Lapwing, Shoveler, Little Grebe, Water Rail, Marsh Harrier, Meadow Pipit and Reed Warbler. Many migratory birds stop over in the meadow area, a large part of which is under water in winter and spring. These include waders like Wood Sandpiper and Greenshank and duck species like Pintail Duck, Widgeon and Teal.
The species-rich Tall Oat-Grass meadows and marshlands are a refuge for rare plant species. The Pepper Saxifrage occurs on the moist, but not wet meadows, and Downy-fruited Sedge, Water Avens, Narrowleaf Trefoil and Strawberry Clover also grow in the area.
Difficulty
easy
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
79 m
Lowest point
67 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Dirt road
7.5 km
Road
0.5 km
Tips and hints
In Heintrop, right next to the car park at the club house, there is a restored windmill called Sändkers Mühle. About five kilometres further east, in the historic centre of Kirchwelver, you can visit a beautiful local history museum Heimatmuseum.Start
Car park in Heintrop at the club house next to the sports field (76 m)
Coordinates:
DD
51.651358, 8.045784
DMS
51°39'04.9"N 8°02'44.8"E
UTM
32U 433985 5722693
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Destination
Car park in Heintrop at the club house next to the sports field
Turn-by-turn directions
The Ahsewiesen nature reserve can be explored on foot or by bicycle. From the car park the route takes you into the village of Hultrop. When you reach Northoff's schnapps distillery you turn south. The "Auenland" cycle route leads past both observation points in the reserve. In the east of the area there is a nine-meter-high observation tower, which offers a fantastic view of the reserve. You can reach the observation hut in the west of the area via an agricultural road through the meadows. Both observation points are only accessible by stairs.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Getting there
You can reach the Ahsewiesen via the B 475 south of Lippborg.Address for satnavs: Heintroper Straße 2-3, 59510 Heintrop (Lippetal)
GPS (UTM): 32 U 433941, 5722711
Google coordinates: 51.651352, 8.045058
Parking
Car park next to the B 475 in Heintrop (at the club house next to the sports field).Coordinates
DD
51.651358, 8.045784
DMS
51°39'04.9"N 8°02'44.8"E
UTM
32U 433985 5722693
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
You are recommended to take binoculars for bird watching.Difficulty
easy
Distance
8 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
17 m
Descent
17 m
Highest point
79 m
Lowest point
67 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 6 Waypoints
- 6 Waypoints
Distance
km
Duration
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Ascent
m
Descent
m
Highest point
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Lowest point
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