Forsthaus Hohenroth, Forest information center in Upper Eder Valley, Germany
Forsthaus Hohenroth is a forest information center located in a highland area of the Upper Eder Valley, featuring extensive beech forests, moors, and open stream valleys. The center offers exhibitions with preserved animal specimens and several hiking trails for visitors who want to explore the local plant and animal life.
The area has been a site of intensive forest management and metalworking since ancient times, requiring large amounts of charcoal for production. Celtic settlement left traces in the landscape that remain visible today in local place names.
The site has a long history as a center for timber use and charcoal production, reflected in the names of surrounding communities. Today the lodge shares knowledge about sustainable forest management and protection of native wildlife through its exhibitions and guided tours.
The site is easiest to reach by car using the available parking facilities, and there are marked trails in various difficulty levels. Wear comfortable shoes since the paths can be uneven and weather at this elevation can change quickly.
A large wildlife enclosure next to the center houses red deer and Mesopotamian fallow deer living in naturalistic conditions where they roam freely. These deer are part of a local conservation effort and give visitors the rare chance to watch the animals up close in an open setting.
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