Due to the ongoing drought, there is a considerable risk of forest fires in the canton of Zurich (level 3 out of 5). We kindly ask you not to light fires in the Sihlwald. You may use the marked fireplaces in the Langenberg Wildlife Park. Please always extinguish the fire completely.

25 years wild Sihlwald

A abraeus parvulus beetle crawls between moss-covered tree roots and perforated trunks. It is the symbol of the return of the wilderness. The Sihlwald has not been managed for over 25 years. Rare species of fungi and lichens, as well as beetles, such as the abraeus parvulus beetle, have found a home here again – a really wonderful developement!

To mark the anniversary, exciting events (German only), a new hiking route, and various blog posts await you in the Wildnispark Zurich. In addition, the newsletter also accompanies the abraeus parvulus beetle throughout the year and follows the fascinating history of the Sihlwald.

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