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Gierather Forest Nature Reserve

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Gierather Forest Nature Reserve

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    1. Thielenbruch Forest and Stream – Gierather Wald Nature Reserve loop from Thurn

    8.29km

    02:08

    40m

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

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

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    February 25, 2024

    The Gierather Forest is a forest area crossed by meandering streams and has large wetlands with peat moss. In accordance with the natural conditions, this forest area is mainly composed of beech and oak trees. In the wetter areas, remains of alder and swamp forest, as well as remains of sphagnum moss, can be found. With its natural nature, the Gierrath Forest offers a habitat for various animals, especially amphibians, reptiles, birds and insects.

    In the middle of the 19th century, opencast iron mining was carried out in the Gierather Forest. These were the Emma mine, Franconia mine, Habsburg mine and the Hohenzollern mine. From the Habsburg mine you can still see the Pingen in the middle of the forest.

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      March 20, 2024

      The Gierather Forest is home to many different animals, especially amphibians, reptiles, birds and insect species.

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        Location: Bergisch Gladbach, Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis, Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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