Blutsee-Moor

The Blutsee-Moor reserve spans 5.8 hectares of wetlands, featuring floating meadows that rest upon underground water bodies in Lower Franconia.

The protection status was granted in 1941, with additional conservation measures implemented in 1998 to preserve the rare wetland ecosystem.

Scientists and researchers frequently visit this location to study the red algae Euglena sanguinea, which gives the lake its blood-red color.

While the moor itself remains closed to visitors for safety reasons, marked hiking trails around the perimeter allow observation of this natural area.

This reserve contains the largest floating meadows in Lower Franconia, representing the only fen in Bavaria at this specific developmental stage.

Location: Irtenberger Wald

Inception: 1941

GPS coordinates: 49.72427,9.83311

Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:31