Open detailed viewLike here near Ebrach, two-thirds of the Steigerwald consists of beeches. (Photo: Sebastian Beck)Ancient beeches that soar 40 meters into the sky like the mighty pillars of a cathedral, quiet meadow valleys through which natural streams meander, and ravine forests whose slopes are so steep that forestry there is not worthwhile. There are also rare species such as the black woodpecker, the wild cat and the Bechstein's bat. This is the Steigerwald, a quiet forest area with gentle...
