Röthelmoosalm, Mountain pasture in Ruhpolding, Germany.
Röthelmoosalm is a flat pasture at roughly 1100 meters elevation, ringed by traditional farmhouses and thick spruce forests. The landscape opens up across several hundred hectares and stands out clearly against the densely wooded mountains that surround it.
Farmers have used this pasture as summer grazing land for centuries, adapting their methods to the mountain conditions over time. This continuous use shaped the landscape and kept the area open and free of forest.
The name refers to the mossy ground that covers much of the landscape, reflecting how locals have always understood this terrain. You can watch working farms and see how daily life continues on this real alpine pasture today.
You can reach the pasture on foot via several trails starting from Ruhpolding, with options suitable for different fitness levels. The best time to visit is between May and September, when weather is stable and paths are in good condition.
The marshy and moorland terrain holds rare plant species adapted to wet soil that you would not find elsewhere in this region. These special conditions make it a refuge for insects and small animals that depend on boggy habitats.
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