Viewing platform on "Höhe 325"

On a small hill, this vantage point offers a good panoramic view over the heath.

The “Mehlinger Heide” is one of the largest heathlands in southern Germany!
The nature and bird sanctuary is 410 hectares in size – an XL football pitch is 1.08 hectares. Formerly a forest, the area became a military training area during the First World War, then French, German again, American and finally returned in 1994. Congratulations to those who managed to return this area to nature! By the way: The summer heather (Calluna vulgaris), which characterizes the landscape of the Mehlinger Heide, is not an Erica, but forms its own genus Calluna. However, it also belongs to the heather family. Unlike most Erica species, the local heather is summer green and blooms in late summer, this year's peak is August 20th. See also
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Offers a great overview of the heather. Well worth a visit.
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