--- title: "Marbecktal Recreation Area" url: "https://www.nordhessenerleben.de/en/poi/marbecktal-recreation-area" description: "Naturally, the surroundings of Korbach would have been covered by forests. However, over the past centuries, humans have increasingly cleared these forests to create agricultural land. As a result, a variety of new habitats such as pastures, meadows, and fields emerged. Among the ecologically valuable biotopes created were the so-called \"calcareous grasslands.\" These areas have historically been used exclusively for grazing sheep, goats, or cattle without heavy fertilizer or pesticide use. One of these calcareous grasslands can be found on the slopes of the Marbeck stream, southwest of Korbach. Due to the geological subsoil with good drainage conditions (permeable Zechstein limestone) and its south-facing position, numerous warm-loving and drought-resistant plant species thrive here, such as the German gentian, golden thistle, and field pansy. Calcareous grasslands also provide habitat for numerous endangered animal species. With a bit of luck, you may spot the Great Green Bush-cricket (Tettigonia viridissima) along the way. It is one of our largest grasshopper species, reaching a body length of up to 4.5 cm. Due to its outstanding importance for nature conservation, the slopes of Marbeck have been proposed for inclusion in the EU-wide network of protected areas \"Natura 2000.\" These designated Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) aim to safeguard the preservation of biological diversity in Europe. Tip: Two circular hiking trails explore the Marbecktal and the neighboring Schanzenberg (nature reserve), also a limestone semi-dry grassland. The paths in the Marbeck valley are also suitable for pushchairs and children's vehicles. A folding map with further information on the circular routes and the surrounding nature and landscape is available from the Korbach Tourist Information (Prof.-Bier-Str. 15, 34497 Korbach, Tel. 05631 53-232). A brochure accompanying the GeoPfad Korbach (Korbach GeoPath) explains the geology and landscape history of the Marbeck Valley (also available at the Korbach Tourist Information and the GeoFoyer Kalkturm Korbach, www.korbach.de/fossilien)." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1427783/c7fa9eb8013446827ae77cab490a4b8a9620e8041006623737da20c3811943c5/marbecktal-fahrrad-herbst-gegenlicht.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > [Translate to English:] WelcomePlus > Special > Destination.Data Details > POI" --- ShareBookmark Bookmark Marbecktal Recreation Area ========================== - nature board/information point - nature reserve Marbecktal Fahrrad Herbst Gegenlicht Infotafel Marbeckhänge Herbst Marbeckhänge Sommer GeoPfad Marbeckhänge Marbecktal Infotafel Marbeckhänge Naherholung Marbecktal Enjoy the Marbecktal recreation area near Korbach and get to know numerous endangered animal and plant species! Also, find out why the Marbeck stream always "disappears" in the summer... Naturally, the surroundings of Korbach would have been covered by forests. However, over the past centuries, humans have increasingly cleared these forests to create agricultural land. As a result, a variety of new habitats such as pastures, meadows, and fields emerged. Among the ecologically valuable biotopes created were the so-called "calcareous grasslands." These areas have historically been used exclusively for grazing sheep, goats, or cattle without heavy fertilizer or pesticide use. One of these calcareous grasslands can be found on the slopes of the Marbeck stream, southwest of Korbach. Due to the geological subsoil with good drainage conditions (permeable Zechstein limestone) and its south-facing position, numerous warm-loving and drought-resistant plant species thrive here, such as the German gentian, golden thistle, and field pansy. Calcareous grasslands also provide habitat for numerous endangered animal species. With a bit of luck, you may spot the Great Green Bush-cricket (Tettigonia viridissima) along the way. It is one of our largest grasshopper species, reaching a body length of up to 4.5 cm. Due to its outstanding importance for nature conservation, the slopes of Marbeck have been proposed for inclusion in the EU-wide network of protected areas "Natura 2000." These designated Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) aim to safeguard the preservation of biological diversity in Europe. Tip: Two circular hiking trails explore the Marbecktal and the neighboring Schanzenberg (nature reserve), also a limestone semi-dry grassland. The paths in the Marbeck valley are also suitable for pushchairs and children's vehicles. A folding map with further information on the circular routes and the surrounding nature and landscape is available from the Korbach Tourist Information (Prof.-Bier-Str. 15, 34497 Korbach, Tel. 05631 53-232). A brochure accompanying the GeoPfad Korbach (Korbach GeoPath) explains the geology and landscape history of the Marbeck Valley (also available at the Korbach Tourist Information and the GeoFoyer Kalkturm Korbach, ). Read more Good to know ------------ Price info Eintritt frei Read more Eligibility - Target Group the Elderly - for Groups - for families - for individual guests - Suitable for Pushchair Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities Vom Südring (ALDI) der Straße Ellerbruch bis hinunter ins Marbecktal folgen, hier befindet sich kleiner Wanderparkplatz mit einer Übersichttafel des Gebietes. Read more Social Media Read more Documents Read more Author Korbach-Information Organization Regionalmanagement Nordhessen GmbH34117 Kassel License (master data) Korbach-Information Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - nature board/information point - info point - nature reserve Contact Am Ellerbruch 34497 Korbach