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Description
The Drover Heide is a former military training area and today a nature reserve. About 120 ha of the total area is accounted for by the actual heathland, 290 ha on forest areas, 150 ha are fenced and grazed by cattle and goats, so that the heath is kept short. To date, more than 130 bird species have been observed in the area. Among the birds you can see are Meadow Pipit, European Stonechat, Red-backed Shrike, Wood Lark and Eurasian Nightjar.
Details
Access
Access from the village of Drove or Stockheim by foot or by bike. If you arrive by car, leave the car on the parking at the K28. See the P on the map. (https://goo.gl/maps/PWPt6zQMpxKUtgzL9). The walking route shown on the map is about 12 km.
Terrain and Habitat
Moors/heathland , ForestConditions
Flat , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , SummerBest time to visit
Spring , SummerRoute
Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , Car , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
In the nature reserve you can only walk on marked trails. Some areas and trails can be seasonally closed during the breeding season for the protection of breeding birds. Please note the information!