Naturwaldreservat Eibenwald bei Gößweinstein

The Eibenwald Nature Reserve spans 31 hectares on the southern slope of the Wiesent Valley, containing extensive beech forests and yew trees.

The protected area, established in 1978, preserves the largest concentration of yew trees in Upper Franconia, with approximately 4100 specimens.

The yew trees within the reserve held traditional importance for bow making, contributing to their widespread reduction across Central European forests.

Visitors can explore the reserve through multiple marked hiking trails, including a 5.7-kilometer circular route passing the Sieghardfels formation.

The reserve houses yew trees that reach heights between five and twelve meters, producing red berries instead of cones and living up to 2000 years.

Location: Gößweinstein

Inception: 1978

GPS coordinates: 49.76898,11.32734

Latest update: March 18, 2025 11:08