Schwarzes Moor in der Rhön

The Black Moor spans 66.4 hectares at the intersection of Bavaria, Hesse, and Thuringia, featuring peat deposits reaching depths of eight meters.

Between 1770 and 1939, the area underwent minimal peat extraction before receiving protected status to preserve its natural characteristics.

The moorland contains preserved artifacts, tools, and human remains that provide information about ancient civilizations in the region.

A 2.7-kilometer wooden boardwalk guides visitors through the wetland, with educational panels explaining the formation and wildlife of the area.

The central plateau measures 800 meters in length and contains elongated troughs called flarks extending up to 50 meters long.

Location: Hausen

Elevation above the sea: 780 m

Length: 1,500 m

Width: 800 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Website: http://umweltatlas.bayern.de/mapapps/resources/reports/geotope/generateBericht.pdf?additionallayerfieldvalue=673R008

GPS coordinates: 50.51420,10.06500

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:16