# Rothaarkamm national park proposal in Siegen-Wittgenstein

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rothaarkamm-national-park-proposal-in-siegen-wittgenstein
> Updated: 2026-08-28T10:54:01.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Discussions have been reopened in the Siegen-Wittgenstein district regarding a proposal to designate 4,300 hectares of state forest in the Rothaarkamm region as a national park. This initiative aligns with the North Rhine-Westphalia government’s coalition agreement to establish a second national park alongside the Eifel.

The proposal follows a 2024 attempt where six potential candidate regions in the state rejected similar initiatives. While Environmental Minister Oliver Krischer supports the project for its potential in regional development, local acceptance remains a critical factor. To facilitate upcoming political decisions, experts have presented findings at a citizens' forum to address both the benefits for nature and local concerns.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Siegen-Wittgenstein reopens debate over Rothaarkamm National Park

The Siegen-Wittgenstein district is reconsidering a proposal to designate 4,300 hectares of Rothaarkamm forest as a national park, despite previous regional rejections in North Rhine-Westphalia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/siegen-wittgenstein-reopens-debate-over-rothaarkamm-national-park

### 2026-08-26: Siegen-Wittgenstein debates new 4,300-hectare national park proposal

The Siegen-Wittgenstein district is reconsidering the creation of a national park covering 4,300 hectares of forest in the Rothaarkamm region, despite previous rejections in 2024.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/siegen-wittgenstein-debates-new-4300-hectare-national-park-proposal

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