Westlicher Düppeler Forst, Protected bird area in Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Germany.
The Westlicher Düppeler Forst is a protected woodland that covers several hundred hectares and consists of mixed pine forests alongside wetter areas along the Havel River. Different walking trails connect the forest sections, and it borders notable landscaped gardens nearby.
The area was first designated as a landscape conservation area in 1961 and gained protected bird area status under European directives in 2003. These two protection levels reflect growing recognition of its ecological value.
The name reflects its past as a hunting forest, and visitors today use it as a place for peaceful nature exploration and walking. Local communities see the area as part of their identity as nature-oriented neighborhoods.
The area is best explored on foot or by bicycle, as several connected trails make all sections accessible. Be aware of muddy spots after heavy rain, since the forest floor is damp in many places.
The forest is one of the few places in Berlin where white-tailed eagles and kingfishers can be seen regularly, bird species that are otherwise rare in the city. These uncommon visitors show the special quality of the habitat here.
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