Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Landkreis Harz
Schierke
Forest remains on the Eckerlochweg
Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Landkreis Harz
Schierke
Forest remains on the Eckerlochweg
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 183 out of 192 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Nationalpark Harz
Location: Schierke, Landkreis Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
We have learned that the death of trees due to bark beetles is a natural process; the old trunks are left lying for beetles, microorganisms, etc. to eat, and then a new forest is formed. The half-height trees were left standing on purpose.
January 6, 2025
There are these remnants of monoculture everywhere. But the forest is growing everywhere if you walk through nature with your eyes open.
December 22, 2024
There will definitely be something new
July 30, 2025
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