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An absolute natural idyll. Absolutely beautiful!!

The Dornskopf is a striking spot in the Taubergießen nature reserve, known for its typical floodplain landscape. Here, waterways branch out, surrounded by dense woodland and wet meadows. The area is particularly pristine and conveys the character of the old Rhine floodplain as it existed before the Rhine was straightened. With a bit of luck, you might spot rare bird species or signs of beavers. It's a place that exudes tranquility and showcases the wild beauty of the Taubergießen.

The access to the bridge is quite high and difficult with an electric wheelchair.

Beautiful flat and scenic route

There is good parking at the Waldsee car park. A ten-minute walk takes you to the lake where you will be greeted by the many ducks.

A small idyllic surprise on the AugenBlickRunde 🤩

You would never expect to find this magical lake in this place. It was a fascinating place for me.

Since the end of the 16th century, a glassworks has stood here, which gave the Lauf district with its idyllic reservoir its name. In addition to the raw materials of quartz sand and potash, large quantities of firewood were needed to produce glass for the operation of the smelting furnaces and to extract the potash. All of this was available in abundance here.