バイアースドルフの天然記念物・トップ20

Since 2003, the last truly wild horses have lived in a large enclosure in the Tennenlohe Forest near Erlangen. They help maintain the open sandy areas by grazing on grasses and young shrubs. A circular path leads around the enclosure – with a bit of luck, you can observe the animals from the path.

A large enclosure is available to the wild horses, in which they ensure that the open spaces are preserved. Due to the spaciousness of the enclosure, the horses can often be seen in a wide variety of places.

In the east of Erlangen lies the vast recreation area and nature reserve of the Tennenloher Forest. It is one of the largest sand ecosystems in southern Germany and inspires with its extensive, almost steppe-like open spaces, mostly densely covered with fragrant heather. Goats and a relevant population of the rare Przewalski's horses graze on these. In addition, you will find moor paths secured with wooden planks, which give the landscape an almost mystical character https://www.outdooractive.com/de/route/wandern/staedteregion-nuernberg/wildpferde-und-cheeky-goats-im-tennenloher-forst/125619433/

Currently you can see a lot of goats and 4 wild horses right at the beginning of the tour at the first large game reserve. After that we didn't see any more animals yesterday on the entire 9.2 km tour. It's best to take binoculars with you, then you can see them better 😉. The area is quite large and so you can only see the animals from a distance.

Statue of St. Walburga, Walberla High Plateau in the Ehrenbuerg Nature Reserve, Kirchehrenbach, Franconian Switzerland, Franconia

The Ehrenbürg is one of the most popular destinations in Franconian Switzerland. With its double dome, it is framed by the communities of Kirchehrenbach, Leutenbach and Wiesenthau. The Walberla is the northern peak of the mountain and is at around 513 m.

The Sankt-Walburgis-Chapel is the namesake of the "Walberla-Berg". The chapel was already built in the 17th century. It is dedicated to Saint Walburga. The chapel, which was probably first mentioned in 1350, was originally made of wood. The current chapel was built in 1697 by the Lords of Wiesenthau. The bronze statue of Saint Walburga, which stands in front of the chapel and was inaugurated in 2000, is very striking.

In front of the chapel there is a sculpture of St. Walburga by the sculptor Ernst Steinacker with the inscription "God in your heart".