Juniper heaths grow on dry, nutrient-poor, and often steep slopes far from settlements, where grazing was rarely possible. They developed over the last few centuries through sheep, goat, or cattle grazing. The grazing by the sheep, goats, and cattle kept all the palatable plants short. Thorny plants like juniper, silver thistle, pasqueflower, or poisonous swallowwort were left alone by the sheep.

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Thomas Hildebrandt

October 7, 2018

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Nature reserve. Although small, the vegetation is reminiscent of the (Lüneburg) Heath. You can only walk around the outside here.

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KST

March 28, 2021

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Small, cordoned off area, I find it twice as good because the area is not destroyed

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1. Spessart Trail: Jossgrund Loop

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Hike the moderate 7.4-mile Jossgrund loop in Hessian Spessart Nature Park, featuring river views, juniper heaths, and panoramic vistas.

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2. Jossgrund Loop with a food break

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3. Picnic area along the Jossa River – Winding Path along the Jossa loop from Jossgrund

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Elevation 440 m

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Location: Jossgrund, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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