Fauna &Flora

As the fauna and flora vary strongly due to the Eifel’s wide geographic extension we will keep to the fauna and flora found in the area of Blankenheim.

The fauna close to the Eifel-Camp is characterised by spruce woods, oak and beech woods, broom bushes and meadows, which are sometimes used only extensively. Locally dry meadows developed, where many rare plants exist and which are partly overgrown with juniper. Wide juniper slopes in conjunction with typical barren lime soil, which can be found in Lampertstal in particular, are not only a treat for the eyes at every season, but also biotopes for rare orchids and gentian. Alder and willow woods grow in the stream valleys.

The extensive forests are a refuge for animals, which have become rare in Central Europe. Therefore, wildcats live here again. Reptiles such as blindworms, adders and lizards sunbathe on limestone cliffs. Black storks are seeking food in the damp valley meadows. Fire salamanders, wood and mountain newts can be found at remote locations. Caves and old tunnels are used by bats. Bird lovers can enjoy birdsongs of dozens of bird species and with a bit of luck one can even discover owls or kingfishers. Birds of prey such as buzzards, kites and falcons circle over the area every day. Grey herons can also be observed in the area again. Lake Freilingen hosts perch, pike, trout, eel and roach and lamprey can be found in streams. Rare insects such as several dragonflies, beetles and butterflies occur. Roe deer, deer, foxes or wild boars can be discovered stalking the surrounding forest.