Heilige Hallen, Protected beech forest reserve in Feldberger Seenlandschaft, Germany.
Heilige Hallen is a protected reserve containing beech trees that reach heights of 53 meters, with many specimens over 350 years old spread across 67 hectares. The forest features closely spaced trunks crowned by a continuous canopy overhead.
The reserve was established in 1850 by Grand Duke Georg of Mecklenburg-Strelitz and gained official nature protection status in 1938. This history of protection ensured the old trees survived to the present day.
The name Heilige Hallen comes from how the closely spaced beech trees with their high crowns resemble the interior of a cathedral. Walking beneath these branches, visitors experience the quiet reverence the name suggests.
Visitors can explore the reserve through well-marked hiking paths, with an information center at nearby Waldmuseum Lüttenhagen providing details about the forest. The paths are easy to follow and guided tours are available for those wanting deeper insights.
Since 1950, fallen trees are left untouched in the forest, creating habitats for rare bird species, fungi, and insects. This natural decomposition process makes the woodland an important refuge for species that depend on deadwood.
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