Does the Black Forest (Germany) have French style refuges (free, no-reservation)?

In the French Alps, there are many refuges which are free to use: you can turn up in most places with no reservation and stay the night. ... To go into more detail about what I mean by a refuge, the Refuges des Aubarets is a good example.

1. What is special about the Black Forest in Germany?
2. What does the Black Forest in Germany look like?
3. Are there bears in the Black Forest Germany?
4. What is happening to the Black Forest in Germany?
5. What is the most dangerous animal in Germany?
6. Is the Black Forest dangerous?
7. Is Black Forest in Bavaria?
8. Why is it called the Black Forest?
9. What country is the Black Forest in?
10. Are there any dangerous animals in the Black Forest?
11. Does Germany have any dangerous animals?
12. Why is the Black Forest so famous?

What is special about the Black Forest in Germany?

What is The Black Forest Most Famous For? The Black Forest is more than just the home of the classical cuckoo clock and the setting of many Grimm fairy tales. The Schwarzwald, as the Germans call it, is famous for its scenic lakes and walks through pine forests.

What does the Black Forest in Germany look like?

The region is roughly oblong in shape, with a length of 160 kilometres (100 miles) and breadth of up to 50 km (30 mi), occupying an area of about 6,009 km² (2,320 sq mi). ... The area features several ruined military fortifications dating back to the 17th century (see Baroque fortifications in the Black Forest).

Are there bears in the Black Forest Germany?

Unfortunately the term 'Black Forest bear' is a misnomer, and bears are in fact not at all common in Germany - or at least not for the past hundred or so year. Driven out of populated areas by human activity, the European brown bear is a dwindling species throughout Europe.

What is happening to the Black Forest in Germany?

Germany's forests decimated by insects, drought 27.07.

That's led to a nearly sixfold jump in trees destroyed by pests over the past two years.

What is the most dangerous animal in Germany?

As someone else said, wild boars are probably the most dangerous wild animal in Germany when looking at absolute numbers of incidents. They are everywhere (more than hunters can shoot) and can get aggressive during mating season or when they protect their young.

Is the Black Forest dangerous?

No one is talking about it, but it exists. The Giant Deadly Kamikaze Black Forest Trail Snail is very real, and every bit as dangerous as its name implies. ... This lethal scourge of the Black Forest lies in wait now for the unsuspecting and uneducated.

Is Black Forest in Bavaria?

Answer is No. Bavaria (and Munich) are not in The Black Forest.

Why is it called the Black Forest?

Legend has it they were inspired by Germany's Black Forest (Schwarzwald)—the spectacular mountain range in Baden-Württemberg. The Black Forest gets its name from the oppressive canopy of evergreens looming above the forest floor.

What country is the Black Forest in?

Black Forest, German Schwarzwald, mountain region, Baden-Württemberg Land (state), southwestern Germany, source of the Danube and Neckar rivers.

Are there any dangerous animals in the Black Forest?

Rhinos. Both black and white rhinos are incredibly dangerous (our pity for them, given the poaching crisis, often undermines just how dangerous they are), and lions generally don't bother to even try hunting them. Venomous snakes. Venom trumps claws.

Does Germany have any dangerous animals?

Let's check out venomous animals in Germany

Asp Viper. European Viper. European Garden Spider. Yellow Sac Spider.

Why is the Black Forest so famous?

The Black Forest is a mountainous terrain at about 200 - 1,500 meters above sea level, the highest point being the Feldberg (the field mountain) at 1,493 m. The region is famous for its cuckoo clocks, watchmaking, skiing and tourism.