Prackendorfer und Kulzer Moos

Prackendorfer und Kulzer Moos is a protected nature reserve in Dieterskirchen and Thanstein covering around 80 hectares with different types of moorland including high moors, transitional zones, and lowland areas. Wooden boardwalks guide visitors through the landscape and allow exploration of the varied habitats without disturbing the delicate environment.

The moor was partly worked for peat extraction from 1868 to 1965, with workers using carts to move materials across the land. The marks from this extraction remain visible along the walking paths today.

The name comes from the two moor areas of Prackendorf and Kulz, and information stations placed throughout help visitors understand why these wetlands matter for nature. Walking the boardwalk paths, you can see how the ecosystem works and observe the plants that depend on these conditions.

The wooden boardwalks stay dry even in wet weather, keeping your shoes clean while you walk through the moor. Guided walks are available during warmer months and provide insight into the local plants and wildlife.

The reserve contains carnivorous plants like bladderworts that trap small water creatures in underwater snares. These rare plants have adapted to the nutrient-poor conditions of the moor and are often an unexpected discovery for visitors.

Location: Dieterskirchen

Location: Thanstein

Inception: 1987

GPS coordinates: 49.39330,12.43920

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:15