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Bannwald

  • Photo: Ann-Kathrin Wenzler, Ferienregion Nördlicher Bodensee Tourist-Information Pfullendorf

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    This route is very suitable if you want to see the renaturation measures in the "Upper Schnöden". Additionally, it crosses the largest Bannwald in the state of Baden-Württemberg, covering 441 ha.
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    Distance 8.7 km
    1:47 h
    12 m
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    618 m
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    With 441 hectares of undisturbed forest protection area, the Bannwald Pfrunger-Burgweiler Ried is the largest Bannwald in Baden-Württemberg to date. Different forest types are allowed to develop naturally here: peat pines in raised bogs, spruces growing on renatured bog areas which partly die off to make room for other forest types, beeches and oaks on mineral soil, and shrubs on former reed meadows. The "Bannwald" circular trail lets you experience the mosaic of various forest types with the special diversity of animal, mushroom, and plant species up close.

    A good starting point is the Ulzhausen hiking parking lot. The circular trail is continuously signposted with "Bannwald," partly running on the Burgweiler reed nature trail, where numerous information boards tell about prehistory, peat use, and renaturation of the reed, as well as flora and fauna.

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    Highest point
    618 m
    Lowest point
    606 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 0.02%Dirt road 53.78%Forested/wild trail 14.75%Path 31.43%
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    2 m
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    4.7 km
    Forested/wild trail
    1.3 km
    Path
    2.7 km
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    Safety information

    Nature needs quiet zones: Please do not leave the marked paths.

    Please keep your dog on a leash.

    Tips and suggestions

    The Wilhelmsdorf Nature Conservation Center was expanded in May 2012 and features a permanent exhibition with interactive modules on the subject of "bog." It explains the history of the Pfrunger-Burgweiler Ried, the flora and fauna, as well as the renaturation measures. Further information about the nature conservation center or nature reserve is available at www.pfrunger-burgweiler-ried.de.

    Roadbook

    From the parking lot in Ulzhausen, you walk past the extensive grazing with Scottish Highland cattle towards the Fünfeckweiher. The path leads onto a boardwalk with a platform at the Fünfeckweiher, where rare bird species can be observed. A few meters further, you cross the Tiefenbach, where you can examine the renaturation measures in the "Upper Schnöden". Then you walk along a forest path to the platform in the Bannwald, where you can observe its changes based on a 2012 picture. After a short stretch on another boardwalk, turn left onto a gravel road. This is also called the "Weiter Riedweg" and leads to Burgweiler. After this path, you pass the castle ruins and return to the parking lot in Ulzhausen via the Burgweiler Ried nature trail.
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    Public transport

    Train:
    This route can also be conveniently combined with a train ride on the Räuberbahn every Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday from May to the end of October. You can find the timetable at www.raeuberbahn.de. Bicycle transport is free. 
    Passengers using the Räuberbahn are best advised to start this route at the Border Stone Museum. It’s only about 1 km from Burgweiler station to the museum.

     

    Directions

    Coming from Wilhelmsdorf, drive through the district of Pfrungen towards Ostrach. The Pfrunger-Burgweiler Ried is now on the right, first passing the village "Egelreute." After about 2 km you reach Ulzhausen. The intersection of the road leading to the parking lot is between two houses and is not very visible.

    Parking

    Ulzhausen hiking parking lot (on the road from Pfrungen to Burgweiler),

    alternatively Waldbeuren (hiking parking lot near the Old Mill) or Burgweiler (Riedhalle)

    Coordinates

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    47.905274, 9.362144
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    47°54'19.0"N 9°21'43.7"E
    UTM
    32T 527063 5305835
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    Author’s map recommendations

    Brochure of the Pfrunger-Burgweiler Ried Nature Conservation Foundation, cycling and hiking map of the Northern Lake Constance holiday region, Lake Constance North hiking map

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    Equipment

    Good footwear is recommended. Depending on the season, remember sun and mosquito protection!

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    Distance
    8.7 km
    Duration
    1:47 h
    Ascent
    12 m
    Descent
    12 m
    Highest point
    618 m
    Lowest point
    606 m
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