Georgenfelder Hochmoor, Nature reserve in Altenberg, Germany
Georgenfelder Hochmoor is a nature reserve in the Ore Mountains featuring boardwalks that guide visitors across peat bogs and wet depressions. The raised walkways allow you to explore the landscape while protecting the delicate ground beneath your feet.
The bog formed after the Elster glaciation when melting ice left behind small lakes where peat accumulated over thousands of years. Protection efforts began in the early 1900s and the site became officially designated as a protected nature reserve in 1961.
The State Association for Saxon Conservation initiated protection efforts in the early 20th century, leading to the establishment of this nature reserve in 1961.
You can access the site using marked hiking trails on your own or join a guided visit for more detailed information. Wear sturdy footwear and check the weather beforehand, as the open moorland offers little protection from wind and rain.
The bog contains thick peat deposits that support specialized plants like cranberry and bog bilberry found nowhere else in the region. These species thrive only in this specific wet and cold environment and have become increasingly rare elsewhere.
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