Erlesene Natur: Wo der Bock zum Gärtner wird

On around 13 km, the trail goes around the valley basin, across flower-filled mountain meadows, through shady deciduous forests and cool stream valleys. The trail offers wonderful views of Dalhausen and the Bevertal valley time and again. There is also plenty to discover: the colorful butterflies on the goat pastures, the dry stone walls and cairns with the reptiles living there or the leatherback beetles in the beech forest. A highlight of the hike is the Way of the Cross on the Kiepenberg near Jakobsberg. Relax on the landscape loungers, switch off and enjoy our "exquisite nature".

At first glance, the southern and western slopes of the Bevertal near Dalhausen appear barren, dry and sunburnt. But this impression is deceptive  - semi-arid grasslands on shell limestone are among the most species-rich biocoenoses in Central Europe. Characteristic are the numerous orchids, the yellow flowers of the butterfly plants or the blue-violet flowers of the composite plants. The Mediterranean scent that hovers over the meadows comes from the numerous herbs that are also used in the kitchen: These are thyme, wild marjoram or vineyard garlic.  The diverse range of flowers makes the lawns a paradise for butterflies. The blue and purple flowers are particularly popular - and the many butterfly flowers are the preferred food for the caterpillars of the blue butterflies. The calcareous grasslands near Dalhausen are part of the "Exquisite Nature". There are a total of 18 such adventure areas in the Kulturland district of Höxter. They are all components of the "Natura 2000" protected area system and are therefore part of our European natural heritage.