Discover the sensational orchid populations of the well-known lady's slipper in large numbers.

The forest grows very slowly on the poor soil and chalky subsoil. A very interesting herb and shrub layer has developed in the numerous gaps in the pine and spruce forest stands. Rare wild fruit and Sorbus species, gentian, sensational orchid populations of the well-known lady's slipper, helleborine and many other orchids bloom in large numbers.  ATTENTION: if the orchids are not yet in bloom in May, the public tour will be postponed to 11 June 2025. The ticket is also valid for the postponed date and does not need to be replaced. Tickets will not be refunded in the event of a postponement. You will be informed by telephone or e-mail at least 48 hours before the scheduled date if the tour is postponed.

This is an external offer which is marketed via Schaffhauserland Tourism. Provider: Grün Schaffhausen

German

1.5 hours

Tannbüel car park, 8233 Bargen (via Bargen to the German customs office Bargen/Neuhaus, turn right towards boundary stone no. 613)