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Wolf Gorge

Wolf Gorge

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Wolf Gorge

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Naturpark Oberpfälzer Wald

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Location: Oberviechtach, Schwandorf, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

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Oberpfälzer Wald

August 19, 2024

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You would almost miss it, but the Wolfsschlucht has a special significance. In the 17th century, the people of Upper Palatinate suffered from a plague of wolves. To counteract this, traps, known as wolf pits, were set up, which is what the name of the gorge still reminds us of today.

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Elevation 550 m

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Friday 15 May

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3°C

39 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Location: Oberviechtach, Schwandorf, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

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