Naturschutzgebiet Eiterbachtal von Wald-Michelbach

The Eiterbachtal reserve is a protected forest area near Wald-Michelbach where ash and alder trees grow alongside open meadows fed by natural springs. A stream runs through the landscape creating varied flow patterns and a layered floodplain ecosystem.

The reserve was officially protected in the early 1980s through a regional designation. This decision reflected a growing recognition of how important stream valleys like this one are for wildlife and ecosystems.

The area holds remnants of an old pilgrimage destination that shaped how people once moved through this landscape. Walking here, you can sense the spiritual significance the place once held in local tradition.

You can walk through the area on marked trails that generally follow the stream and are easy to navigate. Spring and autumn are ideal times to visit when paths are dry and wildlife is most active throughout the day.

The reserve splits into two separate sections shaped by different water sources and landscape features. One part centers on a small spring creek floodplain while the other extends along the main Eiterbach stream in a wider meadow setting.