Blumenrather Heide

Blumenrather Heide

Virneburg

Blumenrather Heide is located on a plateau to the east of the local community of Virneburg.

In 2006 and 2007, large-scale measures were carried out here as part of an extensive large-scale nature conservation project. The blackthorn and gorse hedges were removed, overgrown areas cleared and numerous trees and shrubs felled. Special machines were used to remove and transport away tonnes of raw humus. This so-called plagg work was a necessary measure to prepare the area for the subsequent sowing of heather (Calluna vulgaris), which can now be admired in all its splendour once again. As a result, typical heath fauna and flora have been able to re-establish themselves over the past decades.

The Blumenrather Heide is particularly beautiful to discover on a hike along the ‘Virne-Burgweg’ dream trail.

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  • From January 1st to December 31st
    Monday
    00:00 - 23:59

    Tuesday
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    Wednesday
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    Thursday
    00:00 - 23:59

    Friday
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    Saturday
    00:00 - 23:59

    Sunday
    00:00 - 23:59

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Virneburg

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Blumenrather Heide
Parkplatz Blumenrather Heide an der B258
56729 Virneburg
Phone: (0049) 2651 800995
Fax: (0049) 02651 800920

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