Baumkronenpfad Hainich

Baumkronenpfad Hainich is a wooden walkway that passes through the canopy of Hainich National Park, climbing to significant heights above the forest floor. The path features wooden platforms and sections designed to let visitors explore the upper layers of the forest up close.

Hainich National Park was created to protect an old beech forest that has grown naturally in Central Europe for centuries. The area earned UNESCO World Heritage status because of its importance in showing how forests develop without human intervention.

Educational panels along the route describe bats and woodpeckers that live in this forest. Visitors learn about the animals and plants that inhabit the canopy layer by observing them from the walkway itself.

The walkway is well-maintained with clear markings and information panels throughout. Wear comfortable shoes and allow time to stop at viewpoints along the route to fully experience the forest from different heights.

At the highest point, an observation tower offers wide views across the landscape beyond the forest. Below the walkway, a root cave lets visitors explore what lies underground, creating a contrast between the canopy and the forest floor.