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Natural Monuments

Darmstadt District

Main-Kinzig-Kreis

Juniper heath in Naturpark Hessischer Spessart

Natural Monuments

Darmstadt District

Main-Kinzig-Kreis

Juniper heath in Naturpark Hessischer Spessart

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Juniper heath in Naturpark Hessischer Spessart

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Naturpark Hessischer Spessart

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

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Tips

spessartnic 🥾

November 17, 2020

Hiking

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

Hiking

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

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

15.2km

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Elevation 440 m

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

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