Bird circular trail "Flying Gems" in Ensch
- start: Village and local history museum Ensch, Martinstraße
- destination: Village and local history museum Ensch, Martinstraße
- easy
- 2,93 km
- 55 minutes
- 128 m
- 254 m
- 127 m
- 80 / 100
- 20 / 100
As part of the "Biodiversity Week," the Ensch local heritage association and the regional initiative "Faszination Mosel" jointly opened the interactive bird circular trail "Flying Gems" in Ensch on May 10, 2023, together with techno DJ, non-fiction author, and biologist Dominik Eulberg.
The bird circular trail "Flying Gems" makes an effective and sustainable contribution to the important sensitization and knowledge transfer in the Mosel region.
The thematic trail aims to bring people of all ages closer to the bird species of the regional nature using individually made information panels. The panels contain exciting facts about the individual species, splendid illustrations of each bird and its egg, as well as a QR code that, when scanned with a smartphone, plays the voice of the corresponding bird species through the device. The thematic trail is the result of the collaboration between Dominik Eulberg, designer Natalia Luzenko, and cultural manager Johannes Schmidt. On-site, ornithologist Martin Becker from Wittlich supported the project. The new educational trail was funded by the Nature and Environment Foundation Rhineland-Palatinate with funds from GlücksSpirale.
"People only protect what they appreciate," says Eulberg. Therefore, in addition to exciting facts about the individual species, there are illustrations of each bird and its egg, as well as short and stimulating texts with fascinating characteristics of the respective species, inviting childlike wonder.
To ensure that the bird species are actually present in the area of the circular trail, he analyzes the populations himself or with the help of ornithologists on site. After this assessment, the panels for the region are individually made, the species compiled to guarantee the educationally important recognition value.
The interactive concept "Flying Gems" is a heartfelt project of biodiversity ambassador Eulberg. He developed the experience trail for his namesake card game quartet and implemented it as a bird circular trail in a pilot project in his home region in the Westerwald.
"The biological diversity of the earth is the basis for our nutrition and our health. It includes species diversity, genetic diversity, as well as the diversity of habitats. All three areas are closely linked and influence each other: species depend on specific habitats and other species. Genetic differences improve adaptability to changed conditions. An intact biodiversity is a kind of life insurance for us, as we rely on the services of ecosystems."
General information
Equipment
Sturdy footwear recommended.
Tip
Martinskreuz
On a steep path leading from the old Martinskirche to the Martinskreuz, since 1851 the "8 Beatitudes to Martinsberg" stood at intervals of about 20 m. In 1970/71, a serpentine path was built because the old path was too steep and the stations had fallen into disrepair.
As the last station of the 8 Beatitudes, the 4 m high "Cross on Martinsberg" made of red sandstone was erected. From the Cross on Martinsberg, there is a breathtaking view over Ensch and the beautiful Mosel valley. A wonderful place for a picnic and to linger.
Additional Information
Regional initiative "Faszination Mosel"
District Administration Bernkastel-Wittlich Kurfürstenstraße 16 54516 Wittlich
Phone: 06571 14-2302 Fax: 06571 14-42302
simone.roehr@bernkastel-wittlich.de
and
Tourist Information Roman Wine Route
Brückenstr. 46, 54338 Schweich
Tel: +49 (0) 6502-93380
Fax +49 (0) 6502-9338-15
Pavings
- Asphalt Coating (24%)
- Hiking Trail (44%)
- Crushed Rock (22%)
- Path (10%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Verein Römische Weinstraße e.V., Author: Jochen Conrad