Weltnaturerbe Buchenwälder

World Heritage App beech forests

- A fascinating journey into wild forests, world-class

A World Heritage Site ...

In ancient times, it was the world's seven wonders, the people enthusiastic and inspired. Today it is the unique and irreplaceable natural phenomena and cultural heritage of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The idea of ​​the World Heritage Convention is to preserve these sites as heritage of humanity. In Europe it is the World Heritage Site "Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Ancient Beech Forests of Germany", which is in the World Heritage List and reflects the ongoing development of forest wilderness in Europe.

By last virgin forests ...

In Europe, there are beech forests, to show the world a unique process. A single species of tree - the beech - determines the still ongoing forest development of large parts of an entire continent. But original woodlands have disappeared except for a few remnants. The World Natural Heritage site "Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Ancient Beech Forests of Germany" therefore includes last primeval forests of the Carpathian Mountains, which can be from the end of the Ice Age without human influence develop freely. Where even European bison, elk, wolves and bears roam. Five German forest areas that are on the way to new wilderness, they complement and tell about the spread and diversity of beech forests in central Europe.

In Europe wilderness ...

Europe's wilderness stimulates to a fascinating journey.

- So promises the immense coastal dynamics on Jasmund unforgettable impressions that have inspired renowned painters and poets. The beech forests appear to fall there by the chalk cliffs into the sea. There are images that symbolize the ongoing process of spread of beech.

- In past glacial periods, the beech forests result in Serrahn. On poor sandy sites of lowland they tend far beyond Moore, who come from the Ice Age.

- Also in Grumsin to beech forests push insistently to Moore and reflected in glittering lakes. Over the seasons, the close link between forest and water conjures up unforgettable colorful images.

- In the spring there is a sea of ​​flowers, which marks the most species-rich beech forests of the low mountain range in Hainich and captivate your senses.

- Immersing it says in the book the sea in the basement forest where duck rustic beech forests on barren slopes where a green canopy of the horizon stretches to the horizon.

... From place to place

Equipped with the World Heritage app leads the smartphone safe and informative in Europe wilderness. The app invites people around the world a to explore World Heritage on exciting forest trails. The subsection of the Ancient Beech Forests of Germany will be offered a special route with explanations on the peculiarities of the Buchenwald landscape. Directly on the whereabouts tailored cards and services enabling relevant to know the sites.

For best hiking experience we recommend you download the app and already the map sections at home or at the hotel because of the internet reception may be restricted in the protected areas.