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Gungolding Juniper Heath

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Gungolding Juniper Heath

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    Location: Kipfenberg, Landkreis Eichstätt, Altmühltal, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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    December 26, 2019

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    The juniper heath is unique. It is a true pasture for insects, a habitat for birds and other small animals. At the same time, sheep graze here to maintain the balance of nature.
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    October 27, 2019

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    Gungoldinger juniper heath

    What gives the pagan its peculiar character are the countless specimens of the mostly bush-shaped common juniper. In between there are also columnar growth forms. In addition to the juniper stands, which are loosened up by wild roses, sloes and hawthorn, a magnificent steppe heather was able to hold onto the rocks and rocky parts.

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    naturpark-altmuehltal.de/sehenswertes/gungoldinger_wacholderheide-2284
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    April 16, 2019

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    Today's appearance of the open heathland is due to a long-term nature conservation project: between 2009 and 2017, the numerous spruce stands have been cleared and the heath has been "uncovered" again, in some cases even newly created by applying seed. So second-hand nature and a form of nature that would not exist without regular sheep grazing.
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    1. View of Arnsberg Castle – Gungolding Juniper Heath loop from Kipfenberg

    15.1km

    04:19

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Distance 1.58 km

    Uphill 20 m

    Downhill 90 m

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