グッテンベルガーヴァルトの天然記念物・トップ20

The little spring hidden in the forest is also very important for the insect world. When we visited the spring, many bees were buzzing around it. In the moss-covered water basin, hundreds of bees were nibbling away the cool water. A sight you don't see very often.

The trail leads through the Irtenberger Forest FFH area, past numerous interesting natural areas, such as the so-called "Blutsee," a lowland moor. A very beautiful and idyllic setting. On foot, please avoid the Blutsee in the crescent shape. Not suitable for bicycles; only possible on foot. Mosquito repellent recommended; there are tree trunks along the trail that you have to climb. Most of them are relatively deep.

Information board - Forest conservation in the Würzburg city forest - The stag beetle - a specialist on the oak tree 🌳 The city forest extends southwest of the Steinbachtal or west of Heidingsfeld to State Road 511 and the city limits, where it merges into the Guttenberger Forest (unincorporated) and the Juliusspitalwald (Reichenberg). The city forest is cut through by the federal highway 3. The Würzburg city forest covers a total area of 952 hectares. The area is divided into 103 hectares of park forest, 815 hectares of woodland and 34 hectares of non-woodland (paths, wild meadows, etc.). Of the woodland, 23.5 hectares have been taken out of management and designated as natural forest, leaving an area of 791.5 hectares as commercial forest. The forest areas are mainly located in the Heidingsfeld district. The Würzburg city forest is part of the protected forest in the Würzburg region.

The Blutseemoor near Kist is a nature reserve in the Irtenberger Forest, which is part of the fauna-flora-habitat areas (FFH). It is known for its swinging lawn, which is the largest in Lower Franconia and floats on an underground body of water. The name Blutsee comes from a type of algae that sometimes turns the water red. The moor is not allowed to be entered as it is life-threatening.

The Keltenschanze is an Iron Age archaeological monument located near Kist. It is a circular rampart with a diameter of about 100 meters, which probably served as a fortification or place of worship. The Keltenschanze is a popular hiking destination as it offers a beautiful view of the landscape and provides an insight into the history of the Celts.

a bit hidden in the forest but a trip is always worth it

Beautiful, quiet place in the middle of the forest. A bench invites you to linger. You should take the path around the moor on foot and be considerate of nature.

Parking right near the highway