Allgäuer Hochalpen

Nature Reserve

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Summary

Nature reserves constitute one of the most important conservation categories in Germany and Austria. The exact definitions vary, but together they combine the conservation of natural landscape, the protection of endangered species and the preservation for scientific interests.

Description

The "Allgäuer Hochalpen" nature reserve is located in the most species-rich mountain range in Germany and is one of the largest nature reserves in the country. The high mountains offer a last refuge for a large number of animal and plant species.

General information

Location Germany - Bavaria - Oberallgäu
Area 207.76km²
IUCN Category IV
DtP ID 9ac08524-90bf-4b70-b7ae-3b74e58e524c

Responsible organizations

Name and division Regierung von Schwaben
Alpinium - Zentrum Naturerlebnis Alpin
Website https://www.alpinium.bayern.de/
Address
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Am Scheid 5
87538 Obermaiselstein
Germany

Wildlife

Fauna

Steinbock

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Flora

Frauenschuh

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Fauna

Auerhuhn

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Fauna

Alpenschneehuhn

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Rules

Cycling activities

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Cycling is only allowed on designated paths.

Horse riding activities

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Horse riding is only allowed on designated paths.

Stay activities

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Camping is forbidden.

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Camping and bivouacking is forbidden.

Bivouacking is permitted in rocky areas or areas close to rocky ones.

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Camping with vehicles and trailers is forbidden.

Air activities

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Air sport (starting and landing) is forbidden.

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Drones and model aircraft are forbidden.

Exception: in inhabited areas.

General behavior

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Fire is forbidden.

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Collecting plants is forbidden.

Outside the fenced property in personal use quantities / hand bouquet allowed - in compliance with the rules for specially protected species

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Mushroom collecting is forbidden.

allowed outside the fenced property in small quantities for personal use

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Collecting minerals and fossils is forbidden.

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Noise (tape recorders, players) is forbidden.

Exception: in inhabited areas.

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