The sight of the tree stumps after they have been cut down because of the forest damage from drought and bark beetles is initially depressing; it also opens views of the landscape.

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Sabine K.

February 21, 2021

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Actually not a highlight, but an environmental disaster. Tree dying and clear cutting on the steep slope, which enables new views

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Nika

May 13, 2022

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Climate change and bark beetles are also creating new opportunities for our forest. It is already turning green again, but it takes years for a stately forest to develop.
tree species such as pine, oak,
To plant hop beech and city elm that defy climate change.

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1. Freusburg – Freusburg Castle loop from Uebachtal

18.3km

05:20

480m

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2. View of Hahnhof – Freusburg Castle loop from Fischbacherhütte

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03:11

270m

280m

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3. View of Hahnhof – Freusburg Castle loop from Kirchen (Sieg)

5.63km

01:34

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 400 m

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Monday 2 February

3°C

-2°C

94 %

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Location: Kirchen (Sieg), Altenkirchen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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View of the Valley and Forest Clearing

1. Freusburg – Freusburg Castle loop from Uebachtal

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3. View of Hahnhof – Freusburg Castle loop from Kirchen (Sieg)

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