Quo vadis, forest – the future of our coniferous trees: Experience Eching anew
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On two wheels into the future lab forest: Bike tour through the Mallertshofer Wood
How is climate change affecting our pine forests in the north of Munich? As part of the Echinger Climate Spring, the Heideflächenverein Münchener Norden e. V. leads to the focal points of change – right into the nature reserve Mallertshofer Wood with heaths. Along quiet forest paths and light heath areas, you will experience local history, ecological connections, and concrete conservation measures as a discovery experience.
Forests in transition: Pine, climate, future
Between Echinger Lake and Hollerner Lake lies a unique cultural landscape of open pine forests, heath meadows, and open gravel areas. Here it becomes visible how drought, storms, and pests shape the future of our conifers – and what strategies forestry and conservation are pursuing for climate-resilient populations. The guided bike tour makes complex forest ecology tangible: history you can touch, authentic atmosphere, clear examples.
Heath up close: Nature reserve with rarity value
The Mallertshofer Wood with heaths is part of the European Natura 2000 network. The circular area connects biotopes such as the Garchinger Heath, the Echinger Lohe, and the Heath Path – a teaching and experience path with over twenty stations. Your guide will show you how care concepts, grazing, and mowing preserve biodiversity and why open structures are essential for specialized plants and insects. Cultural enrichment included: from the Bavarian name origin to the more recent history of use.
Insider knowledge from the Heideflächenverein
As area managers and environmental education actors on-site, the Heideflächenverein possesses profound expertise: from landscape planning to area management to education for sustainable development. Advisory board, municipalities, and scientific partners support the work – a quality promise for fact-based, illustrative communication.
Practical tour information
Meeting point is at Mastenweg between Hollerner and Echinger Lake, at the sign for the nature reserve. The ride is on flat forest and gravel paths – ideal for a leisurely discovery tour focusing on the landscape's highlights. Own bicycles, helmet, drinking water, and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended.
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This guided bike tour combines nature experience, local history, and current knowledge about the future of our coniferous trees. If you want to see the Munich gravel plain with new eyes, discover hidden places, and understand forest development, you are in the right place. Spots are sought after – mark your date now and secure your participation.
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