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What could be more beautiful than walking under the shade of leaves? Be in touch with nature, indulge in the rustling of leaves and get away from the stress of daily life, you can do this in the middle of a forest. And although we have a wide range of green spaces here in Switzerland, it’s worth looking beyond national borders. Because these 13 extraordinary forests are worth the trip.
1. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, China
The Avatar Mountains are the name of the rocks up to 800 meters high in the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in China. Because they are said to have inspired James Cameron to shoot “Avatar.” About 3100 of the rocks are in this area. The park also houses the Bailong Elevator, the world’s largest outdoor elevator.
2. Deadvlei in the Namib Desert, Namibia
The Namib is not only home to the world’s highest dune, but also captivating with the photogenic Deadvlei south of Sossusvlei. Sossusvlei is sometimes called a salted clay pan that also carries water. Because it is located at the end of the Tsauchab River, which rises from the Naukluft Mountains and sometimes carries so much water that the flood waters reach Sossusvlei. Dead acacia skeletons pose in Deadvlei, defying the desert’s drought. In the background, the dunes glow in bright orange hues.
3. Sagano Bamboo Forest, Japan
Nowhere else in the world can you marvel at bamboo trees so close together and tall: the Sagano bamboo forest in the Arashiyama district, outside the Japanese metropolis of Kyoto, can be explored in multiple ways.
4. Amazon Rainforest, South America
The Amazon rainforest in South America stands out with more species than any other forest in the world. Dolphins swim in the river, monkeys climb trees, crocodiles rest on the shore. A sense of adventure is guaranteed on a journey deep into the jungles of South America.
5. Baobab Avenue, Madagascar
It is said that in the descriptions of the first European explorers, the trees looked as if they were upside down. In fact, the crown of baobabs, also known as baobabs, somewhat resembles a root. A 260-metre-long section of National Highway 8 is covered with about 30 of these baobab trees. Called the Baoba Ballée, it is one of Madagascar’s biggest attractions and enchants tourists with its trees up to 30 meters high.
6. Tunnel of Love, Ukraine
The Tunnel of Love is located near the Ukrainian settlement of Klevan. It’s hard to believe, but a special train goes to a factory here three times a day. The railway line winding through the nearby forest was finally rehabilitated by nature and is now a green, overgrown tunnel with a romantic vibe that attracts lovers from all over the world.
7. The mangrove forest at Tha Pom, Thailand
The crystal clear waters of the Tha Pom Klong Song Nam canal, located outside the Thai town of Krabi, come from the meeting of salt and fresh water. The forest is also unique: two different ecosystems meet here. In addition to the mangroves, a classic swamp forest also grows here.
8. Otzarreta in Gorbea Natural Park, Spain
The 1482-meter-high peak of the Gorbea mountain attracts countless hikers to the Basque Country. The nature park around Gorbea has a lot to offer. The landscape is very diverse, everything from rugged rocks to soft grasslands or beech and oak groves can be found here. In addition, the Goiuri waterfall, whose height exceeds 100 meters, is a very special feature of the park.
9. Hallerbos, Belgium
This magical forest is located on the outskirts of the town of Dvorp, just 30 minutes’ drive from Brussels. Those who come here in April and May will experience the blue miracle. Because then a carpet of blue hyacinths blooms on the forest floor. A real show that could have come straight out of a fairy tale.
10. Crooked Forest, Poland
In this forest, pines grow bent 90 degrees from the ground and facing north. Why this is so remains a mystery. According to the New York Times, the nearby town of Gryfino was destroyed by World War II. All records of the forest were lost when it was destroyed during World War II.
11. Waipoua Forest, New Zealand
Located on the North Island, between the towns of Dargaville and Omapere, the Northland region surrounds the Waipoua Forest with its magnificent kauri, rimu, and rata trees. Among them is the “Grain Mahuta”, the ancestor of all trees. It is the largest and oldest kauri tree in New Zealand. Its height is 51 meters and its age is estimated to be around 2000 years.
12. Daintree Forest, Australia
At 135 million years old, it is the oldest rainforest on our planet. At 12,000 square kilometers it is also the largest contiguous tropical rainforest in Australia. What’s special: the forest meets the white sand beach. The tropical maritime climate on the coast and the mountain rainforest at 1400 meters combine in the Daintree region.
13. Bodmerenwald SZ
Switzerland also offers an abundance of lush forest areas. A great example is Bödmerenwald in Muotatal in the canton of Schwyz. With 600 hectares, it is the largest spruce forest with a primitive character in the Alps. It can be described as forest-like as it is not much affected by humans. Trees between 250 and 400 years old are characteristic of Bödmerenwald. There are also those who have been in this world for 500 years.
Source : Blick
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