Göttingen City Forest

huge forest area in the urban area of Göttingen with many beautiful and hilly hiking trails. In the forest is also the Kleperberg with the Bismarckturm

The city forest is one of the most popular destinations in the region.
In addition to the mixed deciduous forest, there is the Kerstlingeröderfeld in the heart of the city forest with its meadows and pastures.
Wrynecks and red-backed shrike nest here and there are over 650 species of butterflies.

The Göttingen City Forest is one of the most popular excursion destinations in the region. There are many reasons for this: whether it's going for a walk or doing sports, observing nature or meditative relaxation, everyone gets their money's worth here.The game reserve at Kehr or the Bismarck Tower are crowd pullers alongside the species-rich mixed deciduous forests of the city forest and the limestone grasslands of the Kerstlingeröderfeld. To ensure that nature remains permanently protected and that future generations of Göttingen residents can enjoy it, the city forest is protected.The Kerstlingeröderfeld in the heart of the city forest is a special gem with its meadows, pastures and bushes. Wrynecks and red-backed shrikes nest here, there are over 650 species of butterflies and flower-rich meadows with orchids and gentians.