To protect endangered animal and plant landscapes in a valuable raised bog, the wetland Panzbruch was designated as a nature reserve in 1983. The 33ha area is located in a very ecologically valuable overall area between the federal road 268 and the district road 139, which leads into the village of Greimerath. As the predominantly wet meadows became unprofitable for agriculture, increasing bush encroachment threatened the habitat for numerous rare animals and plants that prefer open, moist locations as their habitat.
Not only plants and animals find an ideal habitat in the Panzbruch nature reserve, but humans also appreciate this refuge with its high biodiversity of plants and animals. Through hiking trails - here particularly the dream loop "Greimerather Höhenweg" should be mentioned - and various information boards, the interested nature lover can explore the area.
Since summer 2013, Taurus cattle have been grazing for nature conservation. The extremely robust cattle breeds, which stay outside all year round, are intended to eat trees and shrubs, especially in winter when they can no longer find grass, so that these are kept small and bush encroachment cannot progress. This way, the extensive wet and moist meadows abandoned by agriculture are preserved.
