Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Coburg
Rödental
Natural Forest Reserve East Boundary
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Coburg
Rödental
Natural Forest Reserve East Boundary
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 62 out of 66 hikers
Location: Rödental, Landkreis Coburg, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
In the upper reaches of the Itz River, individual peaks in the Franconian Fault-Block Country reach heights of approximately 500 meters. The Hohe Schwenge, between the Itz River and its tributary, the Fornbach, is one of the highest elevations at 505 meters.The Schwengbrunn Natural Forest Reserve lies on its southwestern lower slope and extends down to the Fornbach Valley. The stands, which have emerged from coppice management, are home to pedunculate oak, beech, quaking aspen, spruce, silver birch, hornbeam, small-leaved linden, field maple, and Norway maple. Numerous hazel trees are also present.
September 3, 2025
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