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Experience natural wonders in Germany – from the Wadden Sea to the Danube breakthrough

2023-06-07T07:12:00.219Z

Highlights: The Wadden Sea on the North Sea is one of the most fertile natural landscapes in the world. More than 10,000 animal and plant species can be found here, according to the Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union of Germany. In the northern foothills of the Harz Mountains, a strange rock formation rises out of the ground, which is now known as the Devil's Wall. The Blautopf in Baden-Württemberg offers a magical experience, where the water of the karst spring glows in a bright blue.



If you like to be impressed by extraordinary landscapes on holiday, then you should also take a look around Germany - the selection of amazing excursion destinations is large.

1 / 10In the district of Kehlheim in Lower Bavaria, the Danube meanders gently along towering, white chalk cliffs for a five-kilometer stretch – a narrow passage also known as the Danube Breakthrough or Weltenburger Narrowness. Millions of years ago, it was formed by a tributary of the primeval Danube, which dug through the limestone. The best way to enjoy the impressive view is from a viewing platform or on a boat trip on the river - nearby the Weltenburg monastery tavern also offers the opportunity to stop for a bite to eat. © Panthermedia/Imago2 / 10The Wadden Sea on the North Sea is one of the most fertile natural landscapes in the world. Thanks to its diversity of habitats, more than 10,000 animal and plant species can be found here, according to the Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union of Germany. In addition, there are ten million migratory birds every year. Travelers can choose between three German national parks: the Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg and Lower Saxony Wadden Seas. At low tide, there is the opportunity for a mudflat hike, where travelers can catch a glimpse of the seabed. © Action Pictures/Imago3 / 10If you are looking for natural wonders, Saxon Switzerland should not be missed. A special highlight for visitors is the Elbe Sandstone Mountains with the Bastei Bridge, from which there is a fantastic view of the surrounding landscape. The region is characterized by an extensive network of hiking trails, so visitors can enjoy the bizarre rock formations and valleys from all possible angles. © Michael Nitzschke/Imago4 / 10On the island of Rügen, the white chalk cliffs on the coast are among the island's greatest landmarks – above all the Königsstuhl, the most famous rocky outcrop. Famous artists such as Caspar David Friedrich were inspired by the cliffs to create their works and even today the rock formations fascinate travelers. Since 2011, the chalk cliffs and part of the beech forest on Rügen have even been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. © Priller&Maug/Imago5 / 10The Blautopf in Baden-Württemberg offers a magical experience. Depending on the incidence of light, the water of the karst spring glows in a bright blue, which is caused by a physical effect. And this place is also associated with a small myth: a mermaid is said to have finally learned to laugh again after a long period of sadness - a sculpture on the shore reminds us of history. © Norbert Neetz/Imago6 / 10In the northern foothills of the Harz Mountains, a strange rock formation rises out of the ground, which is now known as the Devil's Wall. It owes its name to a legend according to which God and the devil decided to subdivide their dominions in the Harz Mountains. For this, however, the devil was to build a wall in just one night by dawn. But a farmer's wife threw a spanner in the works when she was still on her way to the market with her rooster in the dark. On the way, she stopped, so that the animal was frightened and crowed off – the devil then thought the night was over and destroyed part of his almost finished wall out of anger. Today's fragments are intended to represent a remnant of his work. © Daniel Kühne/Imago7 / 10Diabolical it continues: In the southern Palatinate Forest, a 14-metre-high mushroom rock rises, which in shape resembles a table. It was formed about 250 million years ago with the formation of the first sandstone layers. Of course, there is also a legend about the origin of the distinctive rock: The devil is said to have been looking for a resting place one night, tired and hungry. When he couldn't find a suitable place for this purpose, he built himself a table out of three huge boulders out of anger. After he had eaten his meal there, he disappeared again and left the table. When the people saw the work the next morning, they were certain: "The devil must have fed here!" © Panthermedia/Imago8 / 10You don't have to travel to Iceland for impressive glacier landscapes: At Königssee in Bavaria there is an ice field, inside of which there is a spacious cavity, also known as an ice chapel. This consists of various shafts and corridors, which can be up to 30 meters wide and 15 meters high in summer. But be careful: The ice chapel is constantly in danger of collapsing, so there is a danger to life when entering. © Herbert Berger/Imago

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My area9 / 10With a drop of 163 metres, one of the highest waterfalls in Germany is located in the Black Forest: the water masses plunge into the depths over seven drop stages. If you want to see the impressive spectacle, you can use one of three hiking trails - the nature trail, the culture trail or the cascade trail. The waterfalls can even be visited until late in the evening, as they are illuminated until 22 pm. © Peter Schickert/Imago10 / 10The "most colourful show grottoes in the world" have even made it into the Guinness Book of Records: This refers to the fairy grottoes in a former mine in Saalfeld, Thuringia. The underground cavities were created over many years by the quarrying of the rock - today, thanks to the various minerals, visitors experience a colorful stalactite world. © Panthermedia/Imago

When you think of vacation, you usually see yourself in a hammock on a tropical beach or snorkeling on paradisiacal islands. However, there are also plenty of amazing natural landscapes in Germany that invite you to explore: In fact, there is a lot of variety on offer - from rugged rock formations to idyllic waterfalls and cold glacier caves, there is no boredom.

Source: merkur

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