Flechten-Kiefernwälder südlich Leinburg

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Flechten-Kiefernwälder südlich Leinburg, Nature reserve near Leinburg, Germany

The reserve spans 815 hectares of pine forests with lichen-covered grounds, sand dunes, and terraced landscapes in the Nuremberg district of Bavaria.

The area earned protected status in 2000, becoming the largest nature reserve in the Nuremberg region with its extensive pine forest ecosystem.

Local residents refer to the forest as Steckerlaswald, reflecting the regional connection to these distinct woodlands characterized by their sparse pine trees.

Visitors can explore the reserve through marked hiking trails, cycling paths, and horse riding routes, with information boards located at entrance points.

Scientists have recorded ground temperatures reaching 70 degrees Celsius, creating extreme conditions for specialized flora and fauna adaptations.

Location: Leinburg

Location: Leinburg

Location: Winkelhaid

Inception: 1950

GPS coordinates: 49.43200,11.31300

Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:58

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