Thuringian Muschwitz (nature reserve)

Coordinates: 50 ° 23 ′ 20 ″  N , 11 ° 37 ′ 41 ″  E

Thuringian Muschwitz (nature reserve)​

Bavaria

The Thuringian Muschwitz nature reserve is located in the area of ​​the market town of Bad Steben in the district of Hof and the Langenbacher Forest , a community-free area west of Bad Steben in the Upper Franconian district of Kronach in Bavaria .

The 22.26 ha large area with the no. NSG 00427.01, which in 1992 under natural protection was provided, extends to the northwest, north and northeast of Carl Green , a district of Bad Steben, along to the border with Thuringia flowing Thuringian Muschwitz , a left tributary of the Selbitz .

The protected status is done to preserve the natural brook with adjacent Hochstauden- and Altgrasfluren and meadows and lowland forest areas . The area is habitat, breeding and feeding space for highly endangered bird species.

See also

• List of nature reserves in the district of Hof
• List of nature reserves in the district of Kronach

Web links

• World Database on Protected Areas - Thuringian Muschwitz (nature reserve) (English)
• Nature reserve no. 67 "Thüringische Muschwitz" on regierung.oberfranken.bayern.de
• Nature reserve no. 67 - "Thuringian Muschwitz". Expert opinion on the protection of the planned nature reserve "Thüringische Muschwitz" on January 21, 1991 on regierung.oberfranken.bayern.de