Ten Years of Embracing the Wild: Celebrating Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park
National Park of Hunsrück-Hochwald Marks Decade of Establishment - Park Rising High-Wood High and Low Hochwald marks its initial decade
Get ready for a wild weekend as Germany's Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park turns ten! The main event kicks off on Saturday at 10:00 AM, with Rhineland-Palatinate's Minister-President Alexander Schweitzer (SPD), joined by Environment Minister Eder (Greens) and Saarland's Environment Minister Petra Berg (SPD), kicking off the festivities with an official opening.
There's a packed schedule of music, hikes, and guided tours in store, starting at the National Park Gate Erbeskopf on Saturday. On Sunday and Monday, the celebrations continue at the National Park Gate Keltenpark in Nonnweiler-Otzenhausen. Expect rangers and national park guides to show you the best of nature's wonders!
The park, officially opened in 2015, spans 10,000 hectares - with around 90% in Rhineland-Palatinate and the remaining 10% in Saarland. When it first opened, just 25% of the park was considered wilderness. The aspirational goal was to reach 75% by 2045. But as it turns out, nature is growing wilder than expected! Recent estimates show that this target might be accomplished as early as 2030.
This magical expanse serves as a sanctuary for wildlife, including wolves and cats, highlighting our commitment to preserving natural habitats. But just how close are we to reaching our wilderness goal of 75%? At present, there's no official update, so keep an eye out for upcoming reports from the park's management or environmental organizations for the definitive scoop.
On one thing we can be sure – the party is wilder than ever!
- National Park
- Hunsrück-Hochwald
- Wildlife Preservation
- Alexander Schweitzer
- Eder
- Petra Berg
The festivities for Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park's tenth anniversary include music, hikes, and guided tours, showcasing the park's natural wonders. The park, initially consisting of 25% wilderness, might achieve its goal of 75% wilderness as early as 2030. This national park serves as a sanctuary for various wildlife species such as wolves and cats, emphasizing our commitment to environmental-science and wildlife preservation. Alexander Schweitzer, Eder, and Petra Berg will kick off the celebrations, reflecting the community aid to this important ecological asset.
