Uhlstädter Heide, Nature reserve in Thuringia, Germany
The Uhlstädter Heide is a 1,153.5-hectare nature reserve (NSG No. 176) in the Thuringian districts of Saalfeld-Rudolstadt and Saale-Orla-Kreis, within the municipalities of Uhlstädt-Kirchhasel, Unterwellenborn and Krölpa. It lies north of the Saale and the B 88 and south of the B 281.
The reserve was officially designated in 1981 to protect the region's natural habitats from further degradation. This protected status emerged from broader efforts to restore landscapes that had been significantly altered.
The area hosts active conservation efforts where visitors observe grazing animals shaping the landscape. Local projects demonstrate how human management helps restore natural balance.
Marked hiking trails allow visitors to explore the reserve while keeping to safe and designated routes. Staying on paths and respecting wildlife help protect ongoing conservation work in the area.
The reserve covers 1,153.5 hectares and carries the protected-area number NSG 176, having been placed under protection in 1981. Its northern edge follows the Saale and the B 88 road, while the B 281 runs along the south.
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