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Luerwald und Bieberbach – Luer Forest and Bieber Stream between Menden and Arnsberg
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Photo: Michael Breitsprecher, Arbeitsgemeinschaft Biologischer Umweltschutz im Kreis Soest e.V
The Luer Forest with Bieber Valley is a FFH area and nature reserve covering an area of more than 25 square kilometres with extensive near-natural Beech and Oak dominated mixed forests on acidic soils. Numerous forest streams cross the area, and finally flow into the Bieber Stream.
easy
Distance 5.1 km
1:26 h
137 m
136 m
285 m
196 m
The typical birds of the Luer Forest are species of near-natural woodland. With a little luck you can hear the drumming of a Black Woodpecker or the harsh voice of the Raven. While Middle Spotted Woodpecker is another typical inhabitant of the forest, the Grey-headed Woodpecker forages for its food in the meadows of the floodplain. There, along the Bieber Bach, you can also observe the Kingfisher, while the waters are home to such demanding species as the Crested Newt and the Bullhead.
The Stag Beetle is only to be found at a few locations in the Sauerland. The imposing beetle needs old, sunlit Oaks in open woodlands, such as the Luer Forest.
Author
Michael Breitsprecher
Update: September 14, 2016
Difficulty
easy
Stamina
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Landscape
Highest point
285 m
Lowest point
196 m
Best time of year
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Dirt road
5 km
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0 km
Start
Wanderparkplatz (hiking car park) at the Bieberstraße (L 537) opposite the junction with the street "Retringer Weg" (199 m)
Coordinates:
DD
51.427901, 7.891617
DMS
51°25'40.4"N 7°53'29.8"E
UTM
32U 422943 5697993
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Destination
Wanderparkplatz (hiking car park) at the Bieberstraße (L 537) opposite the junction with the street "Retringer Weg"
Turn-by-turn directions
From the Wanderparkplatz at the Bieberstraße, the trail crosses the road and enters the floodplain of the Bieber Stream. After reaching the southernmost point of the tour, the trail leads through the woods in a northeast direction back to the road. You cross the road a second time and are then already on the uphill stretch into the Luer Forest. From the highest point of the tour, the trail follows a small stream down to the starting point of the hike.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Unfortunately, the area cannot be reached by public transport.Getting there
Address for satnavs: Bieberstraße (L 537) intersection Retringer Weg, 59757 ArnsbergGPS (UTM): 32 U 422972, 5698000
Google coordinates: 51.427959, 7.892019
Parking
Wanderparkplatz (hiking car park) at the Bieberstraße (L 537) opposite the junction with the street "Retringer Weg"Coordinates
DD
51.427901, 7.891617
DMS
51°25'40.4"N 7°53'29.8"E
UTM
32U 422943 5697993
w3w
///freebie.bandage.overpriced
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
5.1 km
Duration
1:26 h
Ascent
137 m
Descent
136 m
Highest point
285 m
Lowest point
196 m
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- 5 Waypoints
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