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Galgenberg
The name Galgenberg (‘Gallows Hill’) might send a shiver down your spine, as this high spot was once used to hang criminals as a warning. But fear not: that grim past is now buried beneath a stunning layer of nature.
North of the mine site, you now wander through a protected, tree-rich heathland. Native birches and summer oaks form a lush canopy, with open spaces creating beautiful light across the heather.
The whole area is alive with wildlife. With luck, you may spot the rare heath butterfly, watch red wood ants at work, or hear one of the 14 species of grasshopper living here.
The ponds are a haven for dragonflies and the special natterjack toad. A walk on the Galgenberg, part of the De Lindeman dune complex, pairs perfectly with a hike up the nearby spoil heap.
North of the mine site, you now wander through a protected, tree-rich heathland. Native birches and summer oaks form a lush canopy, with open spaces creating beautiful light across the heather.
The whole area is alive with wildlife. With luck, you may spot the rare heath butterfly, watch red wood ants at work, or hear one of the 14 species of grasshopper living here.
The ponds are a haven for dragonflies and the special natterjack toad. A walk on the Galgenberg, part of the De Lindeman dune complex, pairs perfectly with a hike up the nearby spoil heap.
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Parking within a radius of 100 m?
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