Biosphere Reserve Schorfheide-Chorin: Building Boom Meets White-Tailed Eagle

The Grumsin forest, a primeval beech woodland within Brandenburg's Biosphere Reserve Schorfheide-Chorin, offers a profound sense of stillness, broken only by the occasional birdsong. Located in the northeastern part of the state, this ancient forest is a testament to nature's undisturbed growth.

For over three decades, the Grumsin has been left to its own devices, with no timber extraction. This hands-off approach has allowed the forest to develop into a rich ecosystem. Towering ancient beech trees dominate the landscape, standing on gentle slopes, while fallen giants lie in the hollows, interspersed with small ponds, swamps, and moors.

This wild environment has become a sanctuary for a variety of species. Black storks and woodpeckers find ample habitat, while wildcats roam and rare orchids bloom. Overhead, a white-tailed eagle frequently circles majestically, surveying its domain. The area behind the converted forest ranger's house in Luisenfelde provides access to these high halls of nature, inviting visitors to experience its unique tranquility.