When does the hike start?

The start is on 05.22.2026 at 6:00 PM at the forecourt of the German Museum Flugwerft Schleißheim.

How long does the tour last?

The event is scheduled until 9:00 PM, lasting approximately three hours.

What is the entry fee?

Participation costs 5 euros per adult.

Who is the tour suitable for?

The tour is aimed at young people aged 14 to 17 as well as adults.

What should I bring to the tour?

Sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended.

Is registration necessary?

Yes, registration is required and can be done through MVHS Oberschleißheim.

A Nature Hike Opening Munich's Heaths with Expertise and a Sense of Diversity

Name: Where Fox and Hare Meet - On the Way with the Area Supervisor
Start: 2026-05-22T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-22T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Deutsches Museum Flugwerft Schleißheim

On an Exploration Tour in the Natura 2000 Area around Oberschleißheim

This guided nature hike combines scientific context with an immediate experience of the landscape: On Friday, May 22, 2026, biologist Tobias Maier will guide participants through the heaths around Oberschleißheim and the Korbinianiholz with nature reserve Fasanerie. The occasion is the European Natura 2000 Day, which has been commemorating our shared natural heritage since May 21, 1992.

Heath, Limestone Dry Grassland, and Beech Forest in Interaction

Between open, species-rich heathland and shady beech forests, the special diversity of this cultural landscape is particularly impressive. Participants will learn about typical plant and animal species and discover how sensitive the interaction of habitats in a Natura 2000 area is. Especially the transitions between dry grassland, heaths, and forest make the route a lively discovery experience with a strong connection to local history and European nature conservation.

Expert Guidance with an Eye for Detail

Tobias Maier supervises the Natura 2000 area of heathland and beech forests north of Munich. The hike provides background information, goals, and conservation ideas of the Natura 2000 network in an understandable form and with solid expertise. Thus, the guided tour in nature becomes a cultural enrichment that deepens understanding of nature and regional knowledge alike.

Starting Point at the Forecourt of the Flugwerft Schleißheim

The meeting point at the forecourt of the German Museum Flugwerft Schleißheim in Oberschleißheim combines practical orientation with a special ambiance. From here, the path opens into a landscape shaped by the dialogue between humans and nature. Sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are expressly recommended for the hike. Participation is only possible with registration.

Who This Tour is Particularly Worthwhile For

The event is aimed at young people aged 14 and older and adults who want to not just see nature but understand it. Those wishing to explore the surroundings of Munich with expert guidance will find a quiet, informative, and simultaneously inspiring tour with high value for nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and anyone looking to experience the Munich area more intensely.

Conclusion: This tour opens a rare view of the heaths around Oberschleißheim, imparts solid knowledge about Natura 2000, and makes the diversity of the landscape immediately tangible. Anyone who appreciates nature, history, and expert guidance should secure this date and register now.