The Selter Cliffs near Freden (Leine) are also known as the Dolomites of the Leine Valley. The cliffs are located in a nature reserve. Entering and climbing the cliffs is prohibited.
The Selter is a mountain range in the Leinebergland. It stretches from Greene near Kreiensen above Freden (Leine) to Delligsen south of Alfeld (Leine) and extends down into the narrow Leine valley. The top layer of the elevations in the Hohe Egge, which are up to 395 m high, consists of dolomite, a hard Jurassic limestone. The Selterklippen, the dolomites of the Leinebergland, are striking. Their names are as fantastic as their shapes. "Klamottenwand", "Räucherschinken", "Schweizerkäs", "Nussknacker" or "Kammerkeule" are the names of some of the bizarre figures made of dolomite rock, which are well hidden in the beech forest along the entire length of the Selterkamm.
The Selterklippen nature reserve also serves to protect rare animal species such as the wildcat, eagle owl and peregrine falcon. It is also home to a population of the greater mouse-eared bat.
A variety of hiking options and fantastic views await you at Selter.