Tannhörnle, Protected area in Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany
Tannhörnle is a protected nature reserve on the northeastern slope with dry grasslands dotted by oak trees. The landscape features sparse vegetation adapted to poor soil conditions, creating an open and airy terrain.
The land served as pasture ground from the 14. century onward, supporting local sheep herding and linked industries. The protection status came much later as changing land uses made preservation of the habitat important.
A memorial stone and old oak tree on the grounds commemorate a tragic wartime event. The landscape today reflects how the natural recovery of the land has created space for reflection and remembrance.
The reserve is easy to access for visitors who enjoy walking through open grassland terrain. Dry ground conditions allow for year-round walking, even shortly after rainfall, making visits flexible.
Three species of gentian flowers grow here, plants that are otherwise uncommon in the surrounding region. These rare blooms reveal the surprising botanical diversity hidden within this modest reserve.
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