Your current position allows you to discover three different forest types in close proximity to one other. Firstly, you can see a stand of young and dense beech forest characteristic for the site. Both other forest types would not be present without human management. Sycamore and ash are also typical trees in certain types of […]

The geological situation in the eastern part of the Egge is characterised by limestone dating from the Triassic period (“Muschelkalk”). Limestone tends to exhibit karst features, originating in dissolution processes. Rain picks up carbon dioxide in the atmosphere which dissolves in the water and forms a weak carbonic acid solution. This is able to dissolve […]

Many forest trees are blessed with a long lifespan: for instance, beeches can live for 300 years or up to a maximum of 400 years. But in modern forests you will hardly find trees of that age because beeches are usually harvested at 120 to 140 years. In pristine forests the situation is totally diferent: […]

Owing to the harsh climate and the large amount of precipitation, the Egge has never been a preferred area for human dwelling. However, this has not precluded certain forms of land-use. Wood from the beech forests formed the basis for glassworks: it was needed for potash production and for heating the ovens. The demand for […]

The deciduous forest surrounding us is relatively young and is comprised from not only the beech but also other tree species. Sycamore and Norway Maple are easily identified by their large leaves with 5 lobes. Furthermore, you can see ash and elm trees, which were planted. Without forestry measures, the beech would completely dominate the […]

The Egge extends over 60 km, from Horn-Bad Meinberg in the north to Marsberg in the south. It is a low mountain ridge, its highest peak being the Preussischer Velmerstot with an elevation of 468 m. The name Egge derives from a regional expression for a long ridge of hills. Whilst the Egge descends very gently to […]

Beech forests – part of our European natural heritage Without the impact of human intervention, Central Europe would be entirely covered by forests. In their natural state, these extensive forests would be dominated by the beech tree. Even today, this tree species characterises the forests between the Egge and the river Weser. However, on a […]