Gletscherkessel Präg, Nature reserve in Schönau im Schwarzwald, Germany.
Gletscherkessel Präg is a nature reserve in the Black Forest featuring steep rock faces and natural streams winding through varied terrain. The landscape includes mountain meadows, forests, and numerous walking paths that pass through different areas of the reserve.
The area was shaped by multiple glaciers during the last ice age, which carved out the valleys visible in the landscape today. After the ice retreated, natural processes continued to form the reserve we see now.
Local farmers shape the landscape through traditional grazing with heritage cattle breeds, keeping the mountain meadows open and accessible. This practice remains visible in how the land looks and is used by people living here.
The terrain is best explored on foot, with several marked routes offering different difficulty levels. Local information centers in the nearby towns can help you choose the right path for your visit.
The reserve shelters specialized plant species and rare birds found in only a few places across Europe. Nature observers can encounter wildlife here that has become scarce in more intensively managed landscapes.
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