Wildpark Hundshaupten, Wildlife park in Egloffstein, Germany
Wildpark Hundshaupten is a 40-hectare wildlife park near Hundshaupten, part of Egloffstein in the Forchheim district. It lies on the slopes of the Hüllergraben valley, which is dammed several times for fish farming. The grounds include 36 hectares of forest and rock formations such as the Teufelsturm, Geldstein and Breite Stein. The largest animals shown are wisents and elk.
The park was founded in 1971 and later became property of Forchheim district through a donation. This transfer shaped its development as a place for education and nature conservation.
The park emphasizes education about local wildlife and how native animals fit into the forest ecosystem. Visitors can observe species that belong to this region and learn about their daily lives.
The park is accessible on foot through different marked paths and can be fully explored in several hours. The site has time limits for access, so check opening times in advance.
The park features several loop trails that pass through the Hüllergraben valley and reveal rock formations such as Teufelsturm. These routes combine animal observation with intriguing geological features of the landscape.
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