about the individual types of trees species using viewing boxes. The Oak (Die Eiche). Here the life of an oak is explained with the help of annular rings, and the height of an oak can be measured. Cultural Landscape (Kulturlandschaft). The diverse cultural landscape is explored together with the individual habitats using a telescope. Village Life (Lebensraum Dorf). This explains how man and nature live side-by-side. Several bird calls may be heard here. Hedge (Hecke). The planting of hedges as well as the life in the hedge is explained using diagrams and a picture board. Tree-Top Platform (Baumkronen-Plattform). A platform built in the tree tops offers an unusual perspective with information boards that describe life in this part of the wood. Bröl Meadow (Brölaue). Here the water level and the animal life in the Bröl stream is demonstrated using viewing screens and a rotating wheel. Dicke Steine. The origin of this natural monument is clearly explained. Woodpecker Wood (Spechtwald). At this station there is a view of a spotted woodpecker nest. The Homburg Castle nature trail is about 2.8 km long and the walk generally takes 1.5 to 2 hours. Pictures References External links Website for the nature trail Homburg Castle Museum History and map of Homburg Castle Castles in North Rhine-Westphalia Museums in North Rhine-Westphalia Local museums in Germany Buildings and structures in Oberbergischer Kreis