Kniebis-Alexanderschanze, Protected area in Baiersbronn and Freudenstadt, Germany.
Kniebis-Alexanderschanze is a protected nature reserve in the northern Black Forest between Baiersbronn and Freudenstadt. The area spans elevations from around 730 to 970 meters and consists of meadows, wetlands, and grasslands interspersed with rocky terrain.
The reserve received official protection status in 1996 and its boundaries were redefined in 2014. This change came after the Black Forest National Park was established in the region.
The name Alexanderschanze refers to historic fortifications that once marked this region, shaping its character. Today visitors can walk through traditional rural landscapes with heathland and wet meadows that reflect centuries of careful land management.
A hiking trail of about 11 kilometers winds through the reserve and provides access to lakes and waterfalls like Ellbachsee. The terrain is suitable for walkers, but good footing is helpful due to rocky sections and changing elevations.
The reserve provides habitat for specialized animal species adapted to extreme conditions, including rare grasshoppers and vipers. These creatures rely on the rocky formations and wetlands as essential refuge areas.
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