The best family-friendly hikes and walks in Nsg Zarth

A magical piece of earth.

relatively young church with a beautifully designed half-timbered tower.

Opportunity to rest and have a picnic and enjoy nature 🙂☀️

The FFH area "Zarth" (Sorbian: devil's forest) is one of the last remnants of natural, rich mixed deciduous forests in the Baruth glacial valley. Extensive source horizons are characteristic, which cause a high proportion of permanently wet areas. The wettest areas are occupied by alder-ash forests. On slight hills there are English oak and hornbeam forests with old trees shaped by the historical use of the Hutewald. In addition, different forms of vegetation in the wet meadows characterize the area. The cabbage thistle meadow dominates and valuable small sedge lawns and moor grass meadows are present. The mosaic of diverse habitats in the Zarth is also home to a corresponding wealth of species in the animal world. The occurrence of 92 breeding bird species, including 5 woodpecker species, with the middle woodpecker as a "jungle species" is remarkable. The crane breeds undisturbed in the inaccessible alder swamps and the kingfisher finds sufficient food in the clear water of the streams. The beaver has also settled here a few years ago and, as animal hydraulic engineers, supports efforts to protect the moor. Source https://brandenburg.nabu.de/natur-und-landschaft/nabu-aktivitaeten/erlebnisartenvielfalt/archiv/32286.html

The NSG Zarth has a completely different character than the Nuthe-Nieplitz lowlands and the Pfefferfliess: an almost jungle-like, damp and dense forest area that is reminiscent of the Spreewald with its largely inaccessible swamp forest. The swampy area, whose name comes from the Slavic "tschert" or "tschort" = devil and could mean devil's forest, lies east of Treuenbrietzen directly below the headwaters of the northern Fläminghanges in the Baruth glacial valley. Several streams originate in the NSG and form ponds and small lakes. At the wettest spots there are the black alders and ash trees that are typical of the biotope, and at slightly higher altitudes a pedunculate oak and hornbeam forest. Around 340 plant species were counted, including five different types of orchids alone. The European pond turtle finds the necessary clear streams and the very rare black stork the preferred hiding places in the dense forest. The specially protected NSG Zarth can and may only be crossed on a path that connects Treuenbrietzen with the south-eastern village of Bardenitz. Source https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturpark_Nuthe-Nieplitz#NSG_Zarth

I can only recommend the NSG Zarth, especially when most dragonflies are flying. There is no bench or seat along the way. But many beautiful motives.

The swamp later turns into a mixed forest with ancient trees and the NSG Zarth (Devil's Forest) rightly bears its name. Some of the giant trees appear quite creepy in the twilight of the forest. A simple mind may have believed in demons in earlier times. Always my pleasure; a treat for body, mind and soul and an oasis for flora and fauna.

The FFH area "Zarth" (Sorbian: devil's forest) is one of the last remnants of natural, rich mixed deciduous forests in the Baruth glacial valley. Extensive source horizons are characteristic, which cause a high proportion of permanently wet areas. The wettest areas are occupied by alder-ash forests. On slight hills there are English oak and hornbeam forests with old trees shaped by the historical use of the Hutewald. In addition, different forms of vegetation in the wet meadows characterize the area. The cabbage thistle meadow dominates and valuable small sedge lawns and moor grass meadows are present. The mosaic of diverse habitats in the Zarth is also home to a corresponding wealth of species in the animal world. The occurrence of 92 breeding bird species, including 5 woodpecker species, with the middle woodpecker as a "jungle species" is remarkable. The crane breeds undisturbed in the inaccessible alder swamps and the kingfisher finds sufficient food in the clear water of the streams. The beaver has also settled here for a few years and, as animal hydraulic engineers, supports efforts to protect the moor. Source https://brandenburg.nabu.de/natur-und-landschaft/nabu-aktivitaeten/erlebnisartenvielfalt/archiv/32286.html