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Pearl of the Primeval Forest Ruedigsdorfer Switzerland - Thuringia's Primeval Forests of Tomorrow

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Pearl of the Primeval Forest Ruedigsdorfer Switzerland - Thuringia's Primeval Forests of Tomorrow

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Pearl of the Primeval Forest Ruedigsdorfer Switzerland - Thuringia's Primeval Forests of Tomorrow

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5.52km

120m

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On this short circular hike you will discover part of the Southern Harz Nature Park, which is characterized by its unique gypsum karst landscape. The soft, relatively water-soluble gypsum rock has shaped the landscape for more than 250 million years. A great landscape for hiking.

by Nationalpark Hainich

Last updated: July 19, 2024

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Naturpark Südharz

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2.07 km

Wooden shelter and sculptures at Karstwanderweg, Naturpark Südharz

Highlight • Rest Area

A wonderful place for a break in the middle of the green. Also an ideal place if you are surprised by rain or you are looking for shade.

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3.37 km

Beech forest on the Karst Trail

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The lush beech forest is simply beautiful in every season.

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4.67 km

Rüdigsdorf Viewing Tower

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From this eleven-meter-high observation tower near Rüdigsdorf, you have a magnificent panoramic view of the South Harz Karst Landscape Biosphere Reserve. Salty, mineral-rich, wild – that's what characterizes this region. …

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.94 km

366 m

200 m

Surfaces

3.50 km

1.16 km

566 m

168 m

106 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

18°C

11°C

87 %

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October 30, 2021,Urwaldpfad Rüdigsdorfer Schweiz 🌲Harz🌲

Primeval forest path Rüdigsdorfer Schweiz "Harz"
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thueringer-urwaldpfade.de

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April 13, 2025,Perle des Urwalds Rüdigsdorfer Schweiz – Thüringens Urwälder von Morgen

The primeval forest trail in Rüdigsdorf Switzerland is one of 16 primeval forest trails through nature reserves in Thuringia. Hikers encounter a unique, awakening natural environment in the South Harz gypsum karst landscape. A special highlight is the 22-meter-high observation tower. Several information panels are located at the top. A wonderful hike, highly recommended.

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September 1, 2022

On this short circular hike you will discover part of the Southern Harz Nature Park, which is characterized by its unique gypsum karst landscape. The soft, relatively water-soluble gypsum rock has shaped the landscape for more than 250 million years. A great landscape for hiking.

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Wooden shelter and sculptures at Karstwanderweg, Naturpark Südharz

Beech forest on the Karst Trail

Rüdigsdorf Viewing Tower

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