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Darmstadt District

Main-Kinzig-Kreis
Jossgrund

Juniper heath in Naturpark Hessischer Spessart

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Jossgrund

Juniper heath in Naturpark Hessischer Spessart

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Juniper heath in Naturpark Hessischer Spessart

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    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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    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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    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

    11.9km

    03:23

    260m

    260m

    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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    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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    Elevation 440 m

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

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