Ibengarten

The Ibengarten spans 56 hectares on the northwestern slope of Neuberg mountain, reaching elevations of 530 meters above sea level in the Rhön mountains.

The nature reserve gained official protection status on January 24, 1938, following the efforts of Otto Staudt, a forester who recognized the importance of preserving the yew forest.

The area near Ibengarten contains a cave that served as a shelter for Rhönpaulus, a figure from regional folklore who became part of local storytelling traditions.

Visitors can explore the reserve through designated walking paths while observing conservation guidelines and learning about the 368 yew trees within the protected area.

The reserve harbors 50 yew trees over 500 years old, establishing it as the location of the most ancient yew grove in Central Europe.

Location: Dermbach

Location: Wiesenthal

Inception: 1938

GPS coordinates: 50.69000,10.14030

Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:57