Bliesgau Biosphere Reserve

The Bliesgau Biosphere Reserve spreads across seven municipalities and connects wetlands, mixed forests, meadows, and farmland in a complex landscape. The area forms a natural patchwork of different habitats that flow into one another and support a rich variety of plant and animal life.

The region has been inhabited since ancient times, as shown by archaeological finds from Roman and Celtic settlements scattered throughout. These early peoples left traces of a long tradition of human activity and farming methods that shaped the landscape.

The communities around the reserve celebrate their heritage through local markets that feature regional products and sustainable farming methods. These gatherings reflect the shared history between German and French traditions that shapes daily life and food in the area.

The area is accessible through a network of marked trails that connect the seven municipalities and provide access to different landscape types. Visitors can explore wetlands, forests, or open countryside depending on their interests, with routes offering varying levels of difficulty.

The reserve is home to rare species like little owls and marsh fritillary butterflies found in few other European areas. Wild orchids grow here in great variety and create colorful blooming fields during their flowering season.

Location: Homburg

Location: Kirkel

Location: Sankt Ingbert

Location: Blieskastel

Location: Gersheim

Location: Mandelbachtal

Location: Kleinblittersdorf

GPS coordinates: 49.29340,7.21080

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:29