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Always worth a hike

Beautiful cycle path uphill to the rock cellar in Kalchreuth, on the right-hand side opposite the sports field.

Pond in winter

The fountain stone symbolizes the connection between nature and art in the former military area, which now serves as a nature reserve. Its simple, powerful form blends harmoniously into the surrounding landscape and invites contemplation.

Between sandy areas and pine forests lie rare wetlands such as bogs, alder groves, and marshy depressions. They provide habitat for amphibians, reptiles, and rare plant species. These areas are not directly accessible, but can be easily observed from the hiking trails – please stay on the trails ⚠️.

Przewalski's horses, the last truly wild horses in the world, have lived in the Tennenlohe Forest near Erlangen since 2003. Since 2012, they have been supported by Peacock goats, a rare Swiss breed. Together, they ensure that the open sandy areas of the former military training ground do not become overgrown with shrubs – an important contribution to the preservation of rare habitats and biodiversity.

The quarry was first mentioned around 1600 and supplied high-quality sandstone for construction in Nuremberg and Erlangen. It remained in active operation until 1912. Later, a popular tourist destination developed there, complete with an inn, which was demolished by the US military after World War II. Today, remnants of the old rock cellar still remain.

Other municipalities should look at such approaches and emulate them.