The downy birch has a very interesting phenomenon, namely frost protection, which ensures the survival of the downy birch in the most adverse conditions in extreme cold:
If the temperature …

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Bernd 🌲🦌🍄🥾

November 8, 2023

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The downy birch is the typical Venn tree and was also named tree of the year in 2023. It differs from other birch species in its crown shape: the young shoots of the downy birch grow upright, while those of other species hang freely swinging downwards.

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Karin 🐾 🇺🇦 🕊

March 1, 2022

Hiking

The stunted old birch trees give the moor a very special flair.

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Best Hikes to Birch Trees in the Moor, Hautes Fagnes – Eifel Nature Park

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1. Boardwalks through the Brackvenn – Brackvenn Moor Lakes loop from Brackvenn

14.6km

03:52

140m

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

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2. Brackvenn Moor Lake – Boardwalks through the Brackvenn loop from Kalltal

24.8km

06:34

240m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Boardwalks through the Brackvenn – Brackvenn Moor Lake loop from Küchelscheid

16.6km

04:23

150m

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

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Elevation 590 m

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Wednesday 28 January

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65 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Location: Eupen, Verviers, Liège, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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Birch Trees in the Moor, Hautes Fagnes – Eifel Nature Park

1. Boardwalks through the Brackvenn – Brackvenn Moor Lakes loop from Brackvenn

2. Brackvenn Moor Lake – Boardwalks through the Brackvenn loop from Kalltal

3. Boardwalks through the Brackvenn – Brackvenn Moor Lake loop from Küchelscheid

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