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Odenwaldkreis
Mossautal

Rotes Wasser of Olfen Nature Reserve

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Hesse

Darmstadt District

Odenwaldkreis
Mossautal

Rotes Wasser of Olfen Nature Reserve

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Rotes Wasser of Olfen Nature Reserve

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    September 2, 2019

    Hiking

    The Red Water near Olfen is one of the last real bogs in the Odenwald and is listed as a nature reserve. Red water is a rain bog or raised …
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    May 24, 2021

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    Very nice corner. You should take your time and soak up nature.
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    May 17, 2017

    Hiking

    Nature reserve in Olfen.
    The nature reserve "Red Water" (also called "Olfener Moor") is a rare bog in the Odenwald, which is home to protected plants such as cotton grass, sundew and cranberry. It arises when low-limp water (rainwater) can not seep away. The moorland gradually bulges due to the decomposition of the peat moss.
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    1. Güttersbacher Höhe 485 m – Spessartskopf loop from Rotes Wasser von Olfen

    10.9km

    03:16

    350m

    350m

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

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

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

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    Elevation 450 m

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    Location: Mossautal, Odenwaldkreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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