Wohldorfer Wald, Protected forest area in Wandsbek, Germany.
Wohldorfer Wald is a protected forest covering about 278 hectares of continuous deciduous woodland in Hamburg's Wandsbek district. The area contains beech, oak, and alder groves with diverse structure and numerous water bodies throughout.
Hamburg acquired this woodland in the 13th century and officially designated it as a recreational area in 1770. This early protection made it one of the city's oldest intentionally managed natural spaces.
The forest serves as a learning space where local schools regularly conduct nature studies and environmental activities. Visitors can observe how education about the natural world takes place actively within this protected setting.
The forest is accessible by the U1 subway line to Ohlstedt station, followed by a short walk to the southern entrance. The paths inside are well-marked and suitable for different mobility levels.
The area is home to 14 different bat species, with several living permanently or stopping through during migration. At the same time, four ancient woodland beetle species live here, surviving only in such old forests.
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