The majority of the Hochstein Hochstein Nature Reserve (CDDA-No. 163713; established 1983; 3,5113 km²), lie on the hill, small elements of the protected area of Rhine-Ahr-Eifel (CDDA-No. 323834; 1980; 925,8651 km²) and parts of a bird reserve, the Lower Middle Rhine Region (VSG No. 5609-401; 20.66 km²).