Gangolfsberg

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

Das Naturschutzgebiet "Gangolfsberg" liegt etwa 4 km nordwestlich von Oberelsbach im Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld. Es umfasst eine Größe von rund 179 Hektar. Der Gangolfsberg ist bekannt für seine Prismenwand aus Basalt, den Teufelskeller und dem Gangolfsberg-Kreuz. Der Gangolfsberg ist von Buchenwäldern geprägt, insbesondere von Hainsimsen-Buchenwäldern. Hier finden sich auch seltene Pflanzenarten wie das Riesen-Schwingelgras und verschiedene Orchideenarten. Die Tierwelt umfasst eine Vielzahl von Vögeln, darunter Spechte, Eulen und Greifvögel. Auch seltene Fledermausarten sind hier vorhanden. Weiterhin ist die Wildkatze im Naturschutzgebiet heimisch.

General information

Location Germany - Bavaria - Rhön-Grabfeld
Website https://www.biosphaerenreservat-rhoen.de
Area 1.79km²
Year of foundation 1952
IUCN Category IV
DtP ID b05be403-3fcc-4fc5-8022-1dee3702ed12

Responsible organizations

Name and division Biosphärenreservat Rhön
Digital Ranger
Website https://www.biosphaerenreservat-rhoen.de/
Address
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Oberwaldbehrungerstr. 4
97656 Oberelsbach
Germany

Rules

This protected area lies within: Biosphärenreservat Rhön, Biosphere Reserve. Please also consider the rules for this area.

Entry behavior

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Entering is only allowed on paths and tracks.

Winter activities

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Snow activities are only allowed in designated areas.

Mountain activities

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Climbing is forbidden.

Stay activities

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Overnight stays are forbidden.

Flying activities

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Air sport (starting and landing) is forbidden.

General behavior

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Drones and model aircraft are forbidden.

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Disposing of waste is forbidden.

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Fire is forbidden.

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Dogs on a leash are allowed.

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Cutting or injuring trees is forbidden.

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Collecting plants is forbidden.

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Mushroom collecting is forbidden.

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Collecting minerals and fossils is forbidden.

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Feeding animals is forbidden.

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Noise (tape recorders, players) is forbidden.

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